Tomes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished Czech surname Tomes is derived from the personal name "Tomasz" and means "son of Tomasz." The personal name is the Slavic form of the English "Thomas." Early Origins of the Tomes familyThe surname Tomes was first found in Bohemia, where the name is thought to have first emerged. The personal name "Thomas" and its many variations were common throughout Europe during the Middle Ages; therefore, it is likely that several branches of the surname Tomes emerged independently in several areas of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, and Poland under a number of different forms. The earliest known family of this name was the Tomicki family of Galizia, first recorded in Posen in 1460. The young branches of the Tomes family were instrumental during this early period, playing major roles in the development of the medieval society of their various regions. Early History of the Tomes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tomes research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1589, 1652, 1704, 1774, 1789, 1791 and 1863 are included under the topic Early Tomes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tomes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tomek, Toman, Tuma, Tomas, Tomes, Toms, Tomicki, Tomasz, Tomala, Tomsu, Thomassich and many more. Early Notables of the Tomes familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tomes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tomes RankingIn the United States, the name Tomes is the 9,618th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Tomes Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Tomes Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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