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Thompson
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A common English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Thomas".
"The Thompson family has lived in this town for generations."
How to Use Thompson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname meaning "son of Thomas".
Word Forms
Thompsons plural
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Etymology
Formed from Tom plus -son, meaning "son of Thomas".