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

Tomsic, 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 Tomsic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomsic in America

Tomsic is the 36286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomsic surname appeared 617 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 Tomsic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomsic 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 Tomsic

The surname Tomsic originates from Slovenia and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slovenian word "tomačiti," which means "to interpret" or "to translate." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been interpreters or translators by profession.

The name Tomsic first appeared in historical records from the town of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia, where it was documented as early as 1568. The town's proximity to the Croatian border and its position along important trade routes may have contributed to the need for interpreters and translators in the area.

In the 17th century, the Tomsic family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding positions of influence. One notable figure was Janez Tomsic (1642-1718), a respected scholar and linguist who authored several works on Slovenian grammar and lexicography.

During the 19th century, the Tomsic name spread beyond Slovenia as members of the family migrated to other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1832, a record from the city of Trieste (now in Italy) mentioned a merchant named Peter Tomsic, who may have been involved in the thriving maritime trade of the region.

Another notable bearer of the Tomsic name was Anton Tomsic (1842-1918), a Slovenian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the promotion of Slovenian language and culture. He served as a member of the Carniolan Provincial Diet and was a vocal advocate for Slovenian autonomy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tomsic name in the United States can be traced back to the late 19th century, when several families from Slovenia immigrated to the country. Among them was Matija Tomsic (1866-1938), who settled in Cleveland, Ohio, and worked as a laborer in the city's industrial sector.

Throughout history, the Tomsic name has been associated with various professions, from scholars and linguists to merchants and politicians. While the name may have evolved from its original meaning, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Slovenia and the contributions of its people to various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomsic

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

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

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