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This proud Scottish surname derives from the popular given name Thomas, an Aramaic name meaning 'twin', and refers to 'a son of Thomas or Thom'. Early records can be found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Where did the last name Thompson originate from?
I was told by my father that the name Thompson for my family originated in Scotland.
What country does the last name Thompson come from?
It comes from around Argyle Scotland
What is the nationality of surname Thompson?
Thompson is an English name. It means son of Thomas. Most common in northern England and northern Ireland.
What is Ernest Rutherford's middle name?
Ernest Matthew James RutherfordErnest James Rutherfordthe correct answer is, Ernest Thompson Rutherford.. (His mother's maiden name was Thompson)He may not have had one!His full name and title was:Ernest Rutherford, 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson OM, FRS
What is the origin of the last name Thompson?
The origin of the surname Thompson is various. It could be either of Scottish, English, Scots-Irish, or Jewish origin.Thompson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Thomas". Thomas is originally of Aramaic origin, which translates as "twin" תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma'). It is also of Hebrew origin in which Thomas or Te'om means "honesty and innocence."Thomas was a popular New Testament name given to early Christians and gentiles. Many non-Jews adopted this name, and in most cases the surname Thompson is European (mainly Scottish), especially common among the British Isles. The Scots-Irish and Scottish Thompson name is from the Gaelic, Clan MacThòmais. The English origin of Thompson is usually spelled without the "p": Thomson.As a Jewish surname, Thompson is an adoption or translated name, with its origin in Hebrew 'Ben Teom.' As a translated surname, the Hebrew Tobias (Toviah) was sometimes translated to Thompson in the British Isles. The Jewish Tobias name translated to Thompson often times to Anglicise the surname in order to avoid confrontation of the anti-Semitics.In Hebrew, Tobias is pronounced and written "Toviyah" (טוביה). Toviyah translates as "Jehovah is good", and this surname has been very popular among Jews.
Where did the last name Thompson originate from?
I was told by my father that the name Thompson for my family originated in Scotland.
What is a Thomson's gazelle?
a gazelle with last name Thompson
Why was the Thompson known as the Tommy gun?
Tommy is short for Thompson, last name of the creator of the gun.
What is honey boo boo's last name?
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his name is antony woral thompson
How do you spell Thompson?
The word is spelled Thompson. Since it is a proper noun, a last name, it needs a capital "T".
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What country does the last name Thompson come from?
It comes from around Argyle Scotland
What is Victoria from the maury show last name?
im pretty sure its Thompson
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priyet
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Is there a athlete whose last name starts with T?
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