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How Many People Have the Last Name Thomas?
Official Demographic Finding
~756,142 People
In official U.S. Decennial Census returns, Thomas ranks as the #16 most common surname nationwide, representing approximately 256.34 people per 100,000 Americans.
Surname Snapshot
National Rank
#16
Total Bearers
~756,142
Frequency / 100k
256.34
Etymology / Origin
Welsh / English (Patronymic: From the Aramaic 'Twin')
Popular Full Name Combinations with "Thomas"
Explore estimated population counts for verified full names ending with Thomas:
James Thomas~5,640 people →John Thomas~1,530 people →Robert Thomas~5,220 people →Michael Thomas~6,470 people →William Thomas~5,320 people →Mary Thomas~960 people →David Thomas~5,070 people →Elizabeth Thomas~3,430 people →Patricia Thomas~1,960 people →Nora Thomas~1,200 people →Jennifer Thomas~2,800 people →Linda Thomas~1,630 people →Barbara Thomas~1,540 people →Alexander Thomas~1,230 people →Faith Thomas~440 people →Emma Thomas~1,120 people →Colton Thomas~340 people →Fernando Thomas~340 people →Nelson Thomas~340 people →Stella Thomas~340 people →Olivia Thomas~710 people →Noah Thomas~680 people →Dawn Thomas~290 people →Sophia Thomas~660 people →Liam Thomas~600 people →Cheryl Thomas~250 people →Clarence Thomas~250 people →Ava Thomas~510 people →Stacy Thomas~220 people →Paige Thomas~220 people →Joyce Thomas~220 people →Christopher Thomas~200 people →Andrea Thomas~200 people →Charlotte Thomas~390 people →Mitchell Thomas~190 people →
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