Thompson Name Origin
/THOM-suhn/-
British (English) 60%
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American (English-American) 30%
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Canadian (English-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: N/A
- Last Name: Thompson
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Thompson is a patronymic surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning 'son of Thom' or 'son of Thomas'. It is derived from the given name Thomas, which itself comes from the Aramaic name Ta'oma, meaning 'twin'. The surname is common in English-speaking countries, especially the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.