TOMALIN
Tomalin
Tomalin is a British surname of English origin. The surname is derived from the personal name “Thomas”, which is of Aramaic origin meaning “twin”. The suffix “-lin” is a diminutive ending in English surnames.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Tomalin dates back to the 16th century in the county of Somerset, England. The name has since been found scattered throughout different regions of England.
Individuals bearing the surname Tomalin have been involved in a variety of professions and activities over the years. From farmers and craftsmen to merchants and scholars, the Tomalins have contributed to various aspects of British society.
Notable individuals with the surname Tomalin include English author Claire Tomalin, known for her biographies on prominent literary figures.
The Tomalin surname is relatively uncommon, adding to its distinctive nature within British genealogy. Today, individuals with the surname Tomalin can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other parts of the world, as the British diaspora has spread the name to different regions.
Typical given names associated with the Tomalin surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- David
- Dominic
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Carolyn
- Claire
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Valerie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 528 people named Tomalin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Tomalin.
Famous people named Tomalin
- Claire Tomalin - Biographer and journalist
- Elisabeth Tomalin - Artist (1912 to 2012)
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.