Fitzthomas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Fitzthomas is derived from a Medieval given name of biblical origin that was popular throughout Europe. In Britain, most instances of the name as a surname came with the Norman invasion however, it also likely that Fitzthomas was also created as a surname from pre-Norman English given names.

Early Origins of the Fitzthomas family

The surname Fitzthomas was first found in Gloucestershire, Lincolnshire, and Hamptonshire where Thomas of Bayeux (1070-1100,) Bishop of Worcester and Archbishop of York, held land as listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. After the Norman invasion, Thomas became one of the most popular Christian names, and then in turn as a surname usage began to increase.

Early History of the Fitzthomas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fitzthomas research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1261, 1275, 1317, 1582, 1660 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Fitzthomas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fitzthomas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Thomas, Tomas, MacThomas, FitzThomas, Thomasett and others.

Early Notables of the Fitzthomas family

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Migration of the Fitzthomas family to Ireland

Some of the Fitzthomas family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 46 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Fitzthomas family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joe, John, Robert, and Nathaniel Thomas, who all settled in Virginia in 1621; as did Christopher Thomas in 1635 and Evan Thomas in 1653; Bary Thomas, who left Bristol for America between the years 1654-1679.