TOMEY
Tomey
Tomey is a British surname with a rich history and cultural significance. The origins of the surname Tomey can be traced back to the British Isles, particularly in England.
The surname Tomey is believed to have Norman, French, or even older pre-7th-century origins. It is thought to be of locational origin, deriving from a place called "Tomey" or a similar sounding place, although no longer extant, this surname originated in Devon or Dorset. The first recorded instance of the name dates back to early mediaeval times. Over the centuries, the name has evolved and changed in spelling, reflecting the various influences and changes in the English language.
Individuals with the surname Tomey have likely contributed to various aspects of British society, reflecting the diverse talents and professions of the bearers of this name. Research into genealogy and family history can provide valuable insights into the origin and stories of the Tomey name.
Today, the surname Tomey continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as a reminder of their British heritage and ancestry. The significance of the Tomey surname as a part of British culture and history underscores the importance of family names in preserving and celebrating our collective past.
There are approximately 132 people named Tomey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tomey.
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
- David
- Dominic
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Ryan
- Sean
- Simon
- Stuart
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Christine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Jean
- Judith
- Kerrie
- Rebecca
- Sacha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Thomey
- Tome
- Tomi
- Tohme
- Tom
- Tomes
- Tomei
- Thome
- Tomeo
- Tomay
- Toime
- Damay
- Damey
- Demay
- Demayo
- Demey
- Demmy
- Demooy
- Demouy
- Demoy
- Demoya
- Demy
- Dimey
- Dimmey
- Domey
- Dommay
- Dommey
- Dommy
- Dowmay
- Dumay
- Dumey
- Tamayo
- Tamiya
- Tamy
- Tiamiyu
- Timey
- Timmay
- Timmey
- Timmy
- Tomie
- Tominey
- Tomis
- Tomm
- Tommey
- Tommie
- Tommis
- Tommy
- Tomney
- Tomy
- Tomyn
- Tomys
- Toomay
- Toomey
- Toomy
- Tooney
- Toumey
- Towmey
- Tumay
- Tumey
- Tummey
- Tummy
- Tuomey
- Tuomy
- Twomey
- Twomy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.