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Etymology of Thomkinson

What does the name Thomkinson mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Thomkinson comes from the Aramaic personal name Thomas, which means twin. This became one of the most popular Christian names in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Thomkinson developed from the pet form Tom, to which the diminutive suffix -kin was appended. The surname also features the suffix -son, which superseded other patronymic suffixes in popularity during the 14th century and was most popular in the north of England.

Early Origins of the Thomkinson family

The surname Thomkinson was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Reasheath from early times. Here, most of the family were found at Willington. "It is situated on the south-west side of Delamere Forest, and comprises 977a. 3r. 17p., of which, deducting 30 acres of wood, two-thirds are pasture and one-third arable land, mostly the property of Colonel Tomkinson. The mansion of Colonel Tomkinson, standing on the borders of the forest, is a modern and elegant building in the Elizabethan style." 1

Early History of the Thomkinson family

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Thomkinson Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Thomkinson were recorded, including Tomkinson, Tompkinson, Thomkinson, Thompkinson and others.

Early Notables of the Thomkinson family

  • His namesake, Thomas Thomkinson (buried at Blore Ray on 25 Dec...

Migration of the Thomkinson family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Thomkinson family emigrate to North America: Andrew Tomkinson arrived in Philadelphia in 1855; Thomas Tomkinson arrived in Philadelphia in 1853; Arthur and Joseph Tomkinson arrived in Philadelphia in 1860.

  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.

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