Origin and History of THAMSON

Description:

The surname THAMSON is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name 'Tham', which is a short form of Thomas. It is also found in Scotland and Ireland, where it is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic MacTamhais, which is derived from the personal name Tamhais. The earliest recorded instance of the surname THAMSON is from 1273, in Norfolk, England. The name is most common in the United Kingdom, especially in Scotland, and has spread to other parts of the world, particularly the United States and Canada. Variations of the name include THAMSON, THOMSON, THOMPSON, THOMASON, and THOMASEN. The culture associated with the THAMSON surname is largely that of the British Isles, with a focus on the history and culture of England, Scotland and Ireland. Customs associated with the THAMSON name include the traditional celebration of St. Thomas' Day on December 21st, the patron saint of the family.