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

Tomon, 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 Tomon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomon in America

Tomon is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomon surname appeared 155 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 Tomon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomon 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 Tomon

The surname TOMON is of Russian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Russian word "tomit," which means "to torment" or "to torture." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with an occupation or a characteristic related to inflicting pain or punishment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TOMON surname can be found in the Veliky Novgorod chronicles, dating back to the late 1500s. These chronicles were a collection of historical records and accounts from the Novgorod Republic, a medieval East Slavic state located in what is now northwestern Russia.

In the 17th century, the TOMON name appeared in various registers and records of the Muscovite Tsardom, which was the precursor to the Russian Empire. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals from the nobility or the military class, possibly indicating a connection to the enforcement of law or the administration of justice.

One notable bearer of the TOMON surname was Ivan Tomon, a Russian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 17th century. He gained recognition for his service during the Russo-Turkish War of 1676-1681, where he played a vital role in defending the city of Chyhyryn from Ottoman forces.

Another historical figure with the TOMON surname was Andrey Tomon, a Russian artist and painter who lived in the early 19th century. Born in 1790, he was known for his landscape paintings and his contributions to the development of the Russian Romantic movement in art.

In the realm of literature, the TOMON name was borne by Yevgeny Tomon, a Russian writer and poet who lived from 1858 to 1916. He was part of the Symbolist movement and is remembered for his lyrical works that explored themes of spirituality and the human condition.

The TOMON surname also has connections to various place names and geographic locations within Russia. For instance, the village of Tomonovka in the Samara Oblast region is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the TOMON surname who may have resided or owned land in the area.

Throughout its history, the TOMON surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Tomanov, Tomonov, and Tomonsky, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was present. However, despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Old Russian etymology, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Russian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomon

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

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

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