2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Thomisee
A surname derived from the Greek personal name Tōmas meaning "twin."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Thomisee. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Thomisee surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Thomisee in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Thomisee, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Thomisee
The surname THOMISEE is believed to have originated in the region of Aquitaine in southwestern France during the late 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old French words "thom" or "tom," meaning a hill or mound, and "isee," referring to a small island or piece of raised land surrounded by water.
One of the earliest known references to the name THOMISEE can be found in a 1298 land registry document from the village of Saint-Émilion, which recorded a vineyard owner named Jacques THOMISEE. This suggests that the name may have been associated with rural landowners or farmers in the area.
By the 15th century, variations of the spelling, such as THOMISÉ and THOMISAY, began to appear in records from the neighboring regions of Poitou and Saintonge. One notable individual from this time was Jehan THOMISEE, a merchant from La Rochelle who was granted a charter to establish a trading post in West Africa in 1472.
As the THOMISEE family spread throughout France and beyond, the name underwent further variations in spelling, including THOMASSY, THOMAZIE, and THOMAZIA. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish Netherlands, where the name was recorded as THOMASEE and THOMASIE.
One of the most prominent figures with the THOMISEE surname was Marie-Joseph-François THOMISEE (1742-1820), a French nobleman and military officer who served as a general under Napoleon Bonaparte. He was awarded the title of Baron for his distinguished service during the Napoleonic Wars.
Other notable individuals with the THOMISEE surname include:
- Jean-Baptiste THOMISEE (1670-1738), a French architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Paris.
- Étienne THOMISEE (1802-1879), a French botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research on the flora of South America.
- Gabrielle THOMISEE (1885-1965), a Belgian painter and sculptor known for her avant-garde works in the Cubist style.
- Pierre THOMISEE (1912-1998), a French author and journalist who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Provence.
While the THOMISEE name has undergone various spelling changes and geographic dispersions throughout its history, it remains firmly rooted in its origins as a surname associated with the rural landscapes of southwestern France.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Thomisee
Among Census respondents with the surname Thomisee, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Thomisee bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Thomisee surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.3% · 98
- Black or African American5.7% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 7
- Two or more races4.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Thomisee
Thomisee appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+19 bearers (+17.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,991 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-9 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,700 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+17.0%) | Up 7,991 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 10,700 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Thomisee surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #140,525 | -8.2% |
| Count | 131 | 122 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Thomisee bearers went from 131 to 122 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 10,700 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #140,525.
FAQ
Thomisee surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Thomisee?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Thomisee. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Thomisee?
Thomisee ranks #140,525 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 122 people with the surname Thomisee. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Thomisee.
Has Thomisee become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Thomisee went from 131 recorded bearers to 122. That is a decrease of 9 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Thomisee?
Among Census respondents with the surname Thomisee, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (5.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Thomisee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Thomisee appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.3%), Black (5.7%), Hispanic (5.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Thomisee (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Thomisee mean?
A surname derived from the Greek personal name Tōmas meaning "twin." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Thomisee (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Thomisee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.