THOMSEN
Thomsen
The surname Thomsen is of Danish origin and originated as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Thomas". The name Thomas itself derives from the Aramaic name "T'om'a", which means twin.
The Thomsen surname is commonly found in the Scandinavian countries, particularly in Denmark and Norway. It is a variant of the surname Thomassen, which is also a patronymic surname.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Thomsen have made significant contributions in various fields, ranging from academia to the arts. Due to the Danish heritage of the name, many Thomsens can trace their ancestry back to Denmark.
In the United Kingdom, the Thomsen surname may have been introduced through immigration or marriage, leading to a small but notable presence of individuals with this surname.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation may exist, such as Thomson or Thomason. Genealogical research and family records can provide valuable insight into the specific origins and branches of the Thomsen family name.
There are approximately 375 people named Thomsen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Thomsen.
Origin: Scandinavian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Denmark
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Danish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anders
- Christian
- Darren
- Flemming
- Gareth
- Ian
- Jesper
- Karl
- Michael
- Niels
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Charlotte
- Christina
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Karina
- Linda
- Mary
- Nicolai
- Paula
- Sarah
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.