Find out how popular the last name Thomes is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Thomes.

Thomes, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Thomes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thomes in America

Thomes is the 32865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thomes surname appeared 698 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Thomes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thomes to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Thomes

The surname THOMES is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tum," meaning a small village or hamlet, combined with a personal name like Thomas.

The earliest recorded instances of the name THOMES appear in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it was spelled as "Tommes." This suggests that the name was initially concentrated in the county of Oxfordshire and neighboring areas.

In the 14th century, the name THOMES appeared in various historical records, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where it was spelled as "Thommes." This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of England by that time.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname THOMES was John Thomes, a wealthy merchant from London who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several business ledgers and legal documents from the period.

In the 16th century, the THOMES surname can be found in the Parish Registers of Oxfordshire, with variations in spelling such as "Tomes" and "Toombes." This reflects the continuing evolution of the name over time.

During the 17th century, the THOMES family had established a presence in various parts of England. One notable individual was Sir William Thomes (1602-1675), a landowner and member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton in Somerset.

Another prominent figure was Reverend Thomas Thomes (1628-1691), a clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Gloucestershire. He published several theological works during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the THOMES surname continued to be well-represented in England. One notable individual was Sir Edward Thomes (1710-1785), a wealthy merchant and banker from Bristol, who was knighted for his contributions to the city's economy.

Another notable figure was Captain John Thomes (1745-1822), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several battles.

By the 19th century, the THOMES surname had spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. One notable individual was Michael Thomes (1820-1898), an Irish-born author and journalist who worked for various newspapers in the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thomes

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Thomes.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Thomes was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Thomes has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Thomes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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