THOMSETT
Thomsett
Thomsett is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, commonly found in the southern counties of England. The name derives from the Old English personal name "Thomas", meaning 'twin', and the suffix "-ett", denoting 'son of'.
Origins and Distribution
The Thomsett surname can be traced back to medieval times, with records showing its presence in Kent, Sussex, and other counties in southern England. Variants of the name include Tomsett and Tompsett.
Notable People
Notable individuals with the surname Thomsett include:
- Hayley Mills Thomsett (b. 1946) - British actress, known for her roles in films such as "The Parent Trap" and "The Railway Children".
- Paul Thomsett - (dates unknown) - Mentioned for his contributions to the field of aeronautical engineering.
Variants
Variants of the Thomsett surname include Tomsett and Tompsett, with each variation reflecting regional and historical linguistic influences.
References
- Reaney, P.H. et al., A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Hanks, P. et al., The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, Oxford University Press, 2016.
Typical given names associated with the Thomsett surname
Male
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- Jame
- Jamie
- John
- Jp
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Rodney
- Simon
- William
Female
- Angela
- Deborah
- Emma
- Harriet
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 393 people named Thomsett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Thomsett.
Famous people named Thomsett
- Sally Thomsett - Actress
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.