Toman

Toman is an English surname with its origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English word "tun", meaning enclosure or settlement, and the Old English personal name "Toda". This suggests that the surname Toman originally signified "Toda's settlement".

The distribution of the Toman surname in the United Kingdom is relatively sparse, with the highest concentrations found in England. The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Tooman, Toomane, and Tohman.

Individuals bearing the Toman surname can be found across different parts of the UK and may have diverse ancestral roots. The name has likely undergone phonetic changes over the centuries, contributing to the variations seen today.

Like many surnames, the meaning and association of Toman may have evolved over time due to factors such as migration, intermarriage, and societal changes. Researching the origins of the Toman surname can provide valuable insights into one's familial history and lineage.

There are approximately 555 people named Toman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Toman.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ciaran
  • Conor
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Sean
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Andrea
  • Ann
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Geraldine
  • Jane
  • Joanne
  • Lynda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Rebecca
  • Susan
  • Wendy

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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