Tons History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Tons originated as a short form of the Roman name Antonius (the English Anthony.) It is the name of two major Christian saints, St. Anthony (ca.250-350,) who was the father of Christian monasticism, and Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), the Franciscan monk, who became the patron saint of Padua and Portugal. In granting their children holy names, medieval parents sought to reaffirm their Christian beliefs and to secure protection from the namesake. The name Tönsing is a Low German diminutive of the name Antonius, and Tönnies is a short form, as in Tönnies Alberdes, recorded in Lippe in 1571. Other German variants include Don, Ton, Thon and Dohn. The surname Tons, thus, comes about as a patronymic, a surname derived from the personal name of the father. Early Origins of the Tons familyThe surname Tons was first found in Westphalia and the Lower Rhineland, where the name Tons emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The earliest mentions of the surname are Heinz Ton, who was recorded in Immenstaad in 1423, and Johann Tonsing, who was recorded in the area of Osnabröck in 1649. Early History of the Tons familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tons research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tons History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tons Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tönnies, Tönies, Töns, Tönniges, Toenniges, Tuns, Tönsing, Tönsen, Tönnsen, Tönjes, Tönsmann, Tönsmeyer, Tönnissen, Thon, Thons, Thonissen and many more. Early Notables of the Tons familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tons Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tons Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Tons Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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