Tomkins
Tomkins proper noun: an English surname originating as a patronymic from the pet form of Thomas. Also the plural of Tomkin.
Proper noun
Tomkins (plural Tomkinses)
Also used as
Tomkins is also the plural of Tomkin.
Synonyms of Tomkins
Forms of Tomkins
| plural | Tomkinses |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Tonkiss |
| alternative form | Tomkin |
| alternative form | Thomkin |
| alternative form | Thomkins |
| alternative form | Tompkin |
| alternative form | Tompkins |
| alternative form | Thompkin |
| alternative form | Thompkins |
Origin of Tomkins
From Tom + -kin + -s. From the medieval diminutive Tomkin for Thomas and the patronymic suffix -s.
Questions about Tomkins
- What does Tomkins mean?
- Tomkins means an English surname originating as a patronymic from the pet form of Thomas.
- What part of speech is Tomkins?
- Tomkins is a proper noun.
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