THOMAS Surname Meaning & Origin:
Derived from a popular medieval first name, THOMAS comes from the Aramaic term t’om’a, for "twin." The Thomas surname is of patronymic origin, based on the first name of the father, meaning "son of Thomas," much like Thomason.

Thomas is the 14th most popular surname in the United States and the 9th most common in England.

Fun Facts About the Thomas Surname:
The first letter of the name Thomas was originally the Greek "theta" which accounts for the common TH spelling.

Researching Thomas in London. Will post more later when more time

I am traing the Thomas family of Monmouth,New Jersey. William Thomas and Mary had a son named Ezekiel Thomas,he married Maria Reynolds.

My Thomases are from Mississippi and Texas. Matthew Thomas had a son, Charles Dawson Thomas who was born in Mississippi in 1850. He died in Burnet Co., TX. He married Laura Emily Ferguson. They had several children, one of which was my great great grandmother, Nola/Nora A. Thomas, born in Texas in 1886.

Re:Thomases from Mississippi and Texas - The Matthew Thomas you refer to is found in Lowndes County (1837 census) and Oktibbeha County (1840, 1850 and possibly 1860 census) in Mississippi. Those of us who are related to Thomases in that same area have tried to determine if he is as we suspect related to one of our lines. I believe him to be related to my GGrandfather Benjamin S. Thomas (b1822 TN), who married the daughter of a neighbor of Matthew Thomas. This neighbor, William Noel Valentine is one of the people who traveled to Lee County, Texas by wagon train in the mid 1860's along with several Thomas decsendents (possibly including the Charles Dawson Thomas you mention) and other former Oktibbeha County natives. I am aware (as you probably are) of the old story about Chalres Thomas killing someone and having to flee Mississippi, and that is why he ended up in Texas. I have no idea as to whether that story is based on fact or fiction. I would be happy to discuss this family further if you are interested. JM Thomas

I am researching the Thomases of Toronto, Ontario, Canada originally from Harwell, Berkshire, England. They were originally from Wales in the 1600's but there are a lot of Thomases in Wales.

J.M. Thomas, I have emailed you, but haven't heard from you, so thought I would email you here. I haven't ever heard the story about Charles killing someone. Very interesting. I have found Matthew Thomas in the 1860 census in Miss., but not the other censuses. I would definately like to dicuss these Thomases further with you.

Heather

Here is what I have for Ann C. Thomas:

Ann C.Thomas + John [Jonathon?] Davis (m. 1699 Wales) =
Evan Davis (Wales) + Mary Emory Williams (m. 1754 PA) =
Samuel Emory Davis (v. 1756 SC) + Jane Cook (b. 1763? SC ; m. 1783 SC)

These last are Jefferson Davis' parents. I am hoping someone out there has more information on Ann C. Thomas :-)

My Thomas family is from North Georgia: Forsyth, Gilmer, Fannin and Union counties.

I am attempting to trace my Thomas line which apparently started in France. William Thomas and his brother (no name) came to this country just before the Revolutiionary War, in 1774. He and his brother were scouts and settled in WV. Williiam married, started a family, and then was killed by indians. I would appreciate anyone's telling me how to search in France. Thank you. Roberta Baum

I have some Thomas's in my fathers side of the family in central PA and have some
data. if anyone is interested. Ranging from about mid 1700s to the mid 1900s.
Mostly just names and dates.
...Lew...

i have Thomas' that are from LA, my earliest findings are in West Baton Rouge, some went to St. Landry Parish and my actual ggrandfather ended up in Winnsboro, LA - majority of his 9 children ended up in Northern California.

My Thomas ancestors settled in Pennsylvania in and around Cumberland County before the Revolutionary War and eventually moved to far eastern Tennessee, near the Virginia state line.

Tracing Thomases is like trying to count dandelion seeds while they're floating away. Anyway, I've traced my Thomas, in WV, line back to William Saul Thomas (known as Saul) whose father is also named William. Saul Thomas, my gggrandfather, was born in 1826 and died in 1905. "William" was a popular name in my line. I think the William Thomas who was a native of France goes back another two generations. If you (anyone) can tell me how to start a search in France , I would appreciate it. I have no other information on him. Thank you. Roberta Baum

I am trying to trace my GGGrandfather. He was from Wales and his son Richard Henry Thomas my GGrandfather was sent to fight against the Boers in South Africa. I presume that my GGGrandfather was also Richard Henry Thomas. Any one know how I can trace him.

Hello everyone. I'm new to GW and I am researching Thomases in WV. Have traced to David Henry Thomas 1854-1928 but beyond that is speculation. Think father's name might be William Thomas. Looking forward to conversing with you all!

My grandmother was Mary Myrtle Thomas Elder. There are many llines to the Thomas name that I'm just trying to find members of my line. She was descended from William Daniel Thomas and Etta May Gorrell. She had four surviving brothers: Fred, Saul, Walter and Archie. So maybe there are Thomases descended thru them. I would like to find out. The only brother I knew was Walter who had two sons: Walter, Jr., and Charles Bernard (Bernie). Thanks. Roberta

I am looking for family of Malinda Thomas born and married in ky. She married John McGown or McGowen She was born about 1805. She moved to Indiana where she & John raised their family.

I have a John Thomas, b. 1832 and d. 1905 in Middlecreek twp., Snyder Co., Pa. He m. Amanda Musser1847-1916and they had 8 children. This is a solid Brick Wall. There is no indication of his parentage, or place/area of birth. Does anyone have this family?

Thomas, Edgar A, B: Ohio 1860 d.1924 Ohio
m. Minnie M. Cardiff, nee Hewitt
1920 Census Ohio, Pickaway, Monroe
1 child: Sarah Jane
I don't know much else about him, looking for any information on Edgar Thomas

Looking for Miles Thomas b. 1803 married Susan in Connecticut. Miles died in 1884 and is buried in Harwinton. They had a son Miles Deloss Thomas b. 1829 in Connecticut.

Ellen"Ella" Johnson Thomas b.1869 Ontario Canada m. Myron James Thomas b. Ontario Canada. anyone have a connection?? They had 3 daughters Laura Charlotte and Bessie.they eventually went to MI to settle

I am researching my son's family from Arkansas. George Lleeland Thomas and his ancestors. George Lleeland (Leeland) Thomas died in the early 1960's in Little Rock, Ark (Pulaski County). He married Margaret Reynolds and had 3 sons, George Jr, Gregory Lee Thomas and one other whose name now escapes me.

The youngest Thomas son and Gregory Lee Thomas are now deceased. Gregory was my sons father. I am trying to research blind and could use any help I can get. I have not had contact with the family in nearly 30 years.

Thanks so much!

Looking for information on Huldah Thomas b. 10 May 1762, Woodstock, Vermont, USA

Hi, I'm new here to the actual site, although I joined last year. My Thomas name originates in either Hungary, or presend day Romania, Szatmar County. The name was spelled "Tamas," with an accent over one of the letters. My grandfather was Frank or (Ferencz) Thomas (Tamas) and he lived in Hudson, (Columbia County) NY. Born in 1897 in Hungary or present day Romania, and died 1927 in Hudson, NY. I may have some relatives in California who contacted my now deceased grandmother sometime after leaving Hungary in or around 1956. Would love to hear from anyone who may be related. Thanks!

Looking for anyone related to Susannah Thomas who married into the Kilburn family from the mid to late 1700s in CT.

I am researching the Thomas Family starting with Francis Thomas (abt 1826-1864). Born in Wayne County, Michigan, died in the Civil War. About 1849, Francis married Julia (abt 1828-abt 1852) in Michigan and lived in St. Clair county.  They had two sons, George (b. 1850) and Alexander (1851-1923).  Thank you for any help.

Not sure if I'am doing things right or not but to Ms Stakes = Gregory Lee Thomas has his DNA recorded on myFTDNA. His email is listed there and he is haplogroup I2b1. The family tree is there back to Jefferson Davis Thomas. In Maine 1867. Then back to Tuffs Thomas on Gorham, Maine. He is a cousin to me from 6 or 7 generations ago. He has many cousins. The American. Line goes back to James Thomas who married Martha Goddard. Her father built mills in the 1500's in NH.

If anyone is looking for Thomas info in central PA maybe I can help. I have a

bunch of them. My grandmother was a Thomas.

I'm researching the Thomas family from Columbia county Pennsylvania.  Right now I am looking for information on Joseph Thomas 1830 to 1865.  He died in the Civil War; he is buried in Hopewell VA.  He was married to Elizabeth Jane Savage; they may have lived in Luzerne county at some point.