Show ContentsTomsett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Tomsett is a diminutive of Thomas as in "Thomas-et." "The formation must be old, but examples are late." [1] "The 'p' in Thompsett is intrusive, as in Thompson. Although there cannot be the shadow of doubt about the origin of this surname, I have not come across any early instances." [2]

Early Origins of the Tomsett family

The surname Tomsett was first found in London where Nicholas Peter Thomaset married Sarah Morgan at St. George Hanover Square in 1792. In Canterbury Cathedral, records show Charlotte Thomsett baptised her son, Frederic John in 1801. Also, in Canterbury, we found Charles Norley married Ann Tomsett in 1809. [2]

Early History of the Tomsett family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tomsett research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1861, 1890, 1895, 1917 and 1949 are included under the topic Early Tomsett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tomsett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Thomasett, Thomsett, Thomset, Thompsett, Thompset, Tompset, Tompsett, Thomsette, Thompsette, Tomsett, Tomasett, Thomasin and many more.

Early Notables of the Tomsett family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Hans Paul Thomasset was born in Kent, England, in 1861. He was named Hans after his godfather, Hans Christian Andersen of Fairy tale fame, a great personal friend of his father. Educated at a well·known English school Hans Paul Thomasset served his apprenticeship as a marine engineer in Scotland. After travelling extensively in Europe he came to South Africa in the early...
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Australia Tomsett migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Tomsett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • William Tomsett, aged 23, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Lysander" [3]

Contemporary Notables of the name Tomsett (post 1700) +

  • David Tomsett, American art director, known for The Shipping News (2001), The Saddest Music in the World (2003) and A Rumor of Angels (2000)
  • Liam Richard Tomsett (b. 1992), English footballer who plays as a midfielder from Ulvertson, England
  • Pamela Tomsett, Canadian actress, known for Canucula! (Dracula in Canada) (2008)


  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  3. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) LYSANDER 1850. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1850Lysander.htm


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