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

Tomsick, 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 Tomsick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomsick in America

Tomsick is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomsick surname appeared 180 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 Tomsick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomsick 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 Tomsick

The surname TOMSICK has its origins in the Czech Republic, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Slavic word "tomszyk," which means "small sword" or "dagger." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a sword maker or carried a dagger as a symbol of their profession or status.

The earliest recorded instance of the TOMSICK name can be traced back to a document from the city of Prague in 1387, where a man named Jan TOMSICK is mentioned as a witness in a legal dispute. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Tomschik" or "Tomschyk," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In the 15th century, the TOMSICK name appeared in several historical records, including tax rolls and land deeds, indicating that the family had established roots in various parts of the Czech lands. One notable individual was Vaclav TOMSICK, a wealthy merchant from the town of Olomouc, who lived between 1432 and 1498.

As the years passed, the TOMSICK surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in neighboring countries like Germany and Poland. In the 17th century, a German scholar named Johann TOMSICK (1624-1688) gained recognition for his work in the field of mathematics and astronomy.

In the late 18th century, a Polish military officer named Kazimierz TOMSICK (1758-1831) rose to prominence during the Napoleonic Wars, serving under the Polish legions that fought alongside the French Empire. His bravery and leadership earned him numerous honors and decorations.

Another notable figure was the Czech painter and illustrator, Josef TOMSICK (1839-1921), whose works captured the beauty of the Czech countryside and its people. His paintings are now part of several prestigious art collections in the Czech Republic.

The TOMSICK name has also been found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Slovakia, suggesting that members of the family may have migrated or established themselves in these regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomsick

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

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

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