THOMPKINS
Thompkins
Thompkins is a British surname of English origin. The name Thompkins is a variant of the more common surname "Thompson", which means "son of Thomas." The name Thomas is derived from the Aramaic name "Ta'oma," meaning "twin."
The Thompkins surname was first recorded in England in the 13th century. Over the centuries, various branches of the Thompkins family have spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with notable concentrations in England and Scotland.
Individuals with the Thompkins surname have made contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. The name Thompkins continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage of the families bearing this distinguished surname.
There are approximately 175 people named Thompkins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Thompkins.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- Derrick
- Malcolm
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- Wilfred
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Christine
- Jennifer
- Joanna
- Kathryn
- Kelly
- Lisa
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Tracey
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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