TOMA
Toma
Toma is a British surname of primarily Scottish and Irish origins. The surname is derived from the given name Thomas, which in turn comes from the ancient Aramaic name meaning "twin".
In Scotland and Ireland, the surname Toma can be traced back to medieval times, where it was used as a patronymic surname to denote "son of Thomas". The name Thomas was popular due to the widespread veneration of Saint Thomas Becket in the Middle Ages.
Over the centuries, the Toma surname has diversified and spread to various regions within the British Isles and beyond, carried by individuals and families as they migrated and settled in different parts of the world.
Today, the surname Toma is relatively rare but can still be found in modern British and Irish communities. Like many surnames of Celtic origin, Toma carries with it a rich history and heritage that contributes to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 432 people named Toma in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Toma.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrei
- Antonio
- Catalin
- Daniel
- Florin
- Franco
- Gabriel
- George
- Iulian
- Liviu
- Marius
- Petrit
- Robert
- Tudor
Female
- Anna
- Carmen
- Corina
- Cristina
- Daniela
- Elena
- Laura
- Madalina
- Mihaela
- Nadia
Similar and related surnames
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