This ancient surname has its roots entwined in the history of both Wales and England.
Early records show Roger Filius Thomas in Cambridgeshire in 1275: a Walter Thomas is listed in Wiltshire in 1275: a Hugo
Thomas is recorded in the Assize rolls in Kent in 1317.
The surname started in the 11th century they were usually the patronymic ("Son of"). local. trade name or a nickname.
Thomas is a patronymic meaning "son of Tom" or Thomas: in turn Thomas comes from the Aramaic name meaning "Twin", and
before the Norman conquest it was found only as the name of a priest. Afterthe conquest, it became one of the most popular
Christian names, especially after the murder of Thomas Becket.