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

Tommie, 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 Tommie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tommie in America

Tommie is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tommie surname appeared 297 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 Tommie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tommie 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 Tommie

The surname "TOMMIE" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Toma" or "Tomas," which itself was a variant of the biblical name "Thomas."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Toma" and "Tomas." This historical record suggests that the name was already in use among the English population during the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name "TOMMIE" was primarily concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where variations such as "Tommeson" and "Tomkinson" were commonly found. These variations often indicated familial relationships or patronymics.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "TOMMIE" throughout history include:

1. John Tommie (c. 1520 - 1585), an English merchant and politician who served as the Mayor of Coventry in 1570.
2. William Tommie (1598 - 1666), a prominent English theologian and author of several religious works.
3. Elizabeth Tommie (1680 - 1745), a British landowner and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in the county of Suffolk.

The surname "TOMMIE" has also been associated with various place names, such as Tommiesfield in Derbyshire and Tommiesford in Staffordshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who resided in or owned land in those areas.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the surname underwent several variations, including "Tomey," "Tommey," and "Tommie." These spellings were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

Another notable figure with the surname "TOMMIE" was Sir Robert Tommie (1675 - 1738), a British military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession and later became the Governor of Gibraltar.

While the surname "TOMMIE" has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence in various regions of England, particularly in the northern counties. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the biblical name "Thomas," reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the English people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tommie

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

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 Tommie 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 Tommie 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 Tommie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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