Thoms

Thoms is a surname of European origin. It is an orthographic variant of the given name Thomas and is used as a family name in several countries. The given name Thomas derives from the Aramaic Ta'oma, meaning "twin," and entered Europe via Greek Didymus and Latin Thomas; over time the spelling Thoms developed in some regions through phonetic or clerical influences. As a surname, Thoms can function as a patronymic element, signaling descent from an ancestor named Thomas.

Geographic distribution and usage: The surname Thoms appears in various Western countries, particularly in parts of Central and Northern Europe and among diaspora communities in English-speaking countries. It tends to be less common than more standardized variants such as Thomas or Thomsen, but it is established in surname records, genealogies, and civil registries.

Notable people and other uses: Because it is a relatively infrequent surname, there are a number of individuals bearing the name Thoms across different fields, without a single widely recognized figure dominating its public prominence. The term may also appear in fictional or organizational contexts, in which case separate articles would address those specific uses.

See also: Related names include Thomas, Thom, Thomsen, and variants such as Thomson, Tomson, and Tommes. A search for "Thoms" in libraries or databases will typically differentiate between the surname, possible given-name usages, or place-based instances.