Tamson Surname
Approximately 1,668 people bear this surname
Tamson Surname Definition:
"Son of Tam," Scots form of Thom(as). Margaret Tamsone in Elgin was cited for charming, 1664 (Rec. Elgin, II, p. 303).
Tamson Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 787 | 1:67,270 | 7,098 |
| Philippines | 457 | 1:221,528 | 34,237 |
| Zimbabwe | 81 | 1:190,596 | 22,493 |
| United States | 79 | 1:4,588,088 | 240,017 |
| Papua New Guinea | 44 | 1:185,312 | 25,733 |
| Estonia | 35 | 1:37,766 | 7,217 |
| Nigeria | 30 | 1:5,904,759 | 145,253 |
| Thailand | 30 | 1:2,354,612 | 261,046 |
| Indonesia | 23 | 1:5,749,965 | 259,967 |
| Russia | 21 | 1:6,863,003 | 268,198 |
| Germany | 19 | 1:4,237,129 | 172,669 |
| Netherlands | 13 | 1:1,299,014 | 73,030 |
| Iran | 6 | 1:12,797,087 | 199,837 |
| Norway | 6 | 1:857,048 | 55,549 |
| Australia | 4 | 1:6,748,925 | 181,100 |
| Mexico | 4 | 1:31,031,551 | 63,627 |
| England | 3 | 1:18,572,686 | 338,250 |
| Turkey | 3 | 1:25,940,474 | 162,557 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1:1,784,606 | 41,943 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 1:14,747,112 | 316,340 |
| Ivory Coast | 2 | 1:11,535,616 | 61,806 |
| Canada | 2 | 1:18,422,796 | 409,488 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 1:6,021,090 | 8,768 |
| Panama | 1 | 1:3,912,258 | 17,195 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Northern Cyprus | 1 | 1:319,011 | 10,202 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
| India | 1 | 1:767,065,382 | 1,851,717 |
| Iceland | 1 | 1:380,090 | 11,096 |
| Honduras | 1 | 1:8,816,442 | 9,272 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 1:73,879,570 | 260,543 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1:4,780,069 | 13,345 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1:20,769,068 | 227,406 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1 | 1:24,375,369 | 195,128 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 23 | 1:2,183,421 | 107,224 |
Tamson (1,322) may also be a first name.
Tamson Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
"Son of Tam," Scots form of Thom(as). Margaret Tamsone in Elgin was cited for charming, 1664 (Rec. Elgin, II, p. 303).
Tam’s (Son) Tam’s Son v. Tam, T(h)om.
Tamson Demographics
Tamson Political Affiliation
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Tamson Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Tamson Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Tamson (Bengali: টমসন, Hindi: टामसन, Russian: Тамсон) occurs in Tanzania more than any other country or territory. It may occur as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Tamson? popularity and diffusion
It is the 239,952nd most frequently held family name on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 4,369,032 people. The surname occurs predominantly in Africa, where 54 percent of Tamson are found; 47 percent are found in East Africa and 47 percent are found in East Bantu Africa. Tamson is also the 216,117th most commonly held given name globally. It is borne by 1,322 people.
The surname Tamson is most widespread in Tanzania, where it is carried by 787 people, or 1 in 67,270. In Tanzania Tamson is most prevalent in: Mbeya Region, where 78 percent reside, Rukwa Region, where 16 percent reside and Iringa Region, where 4 percent reside. Outside of Tanzania this surname occurs in 35 countries. It also occurs in The Philippines, where 27 percent reside and Zimbabwe, where 5 percent reside.
Tamson Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Tamson has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people bearing the Tamson surname increased 343 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it increased 300 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Tamson Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the Tamson surname is predominantly Anglican (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States Tamson are 25.03% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 78.26% registered to vote for the political party.
Tamson earn notably more than the average income. In United States they earn 24.84% more than the national average, earning $53,866 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Tamson Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tamson in the Bengali language | ||
| টমসন | tamasana | - |
| Tamson in the Hindi language | ||
| टामसन | tamasana | - |
| Tamson in the Russian language | ||
| Тамсон | tamson | - |
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