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Tompkins (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Tomkin," a diminutive of Thomas. Example: “Tompkins Square Park is located in Manhattan.”

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An English surname meaning "son of Tomkin," a diminutive of Thomas.
"Tompkins Square Park is located in Manhattan."
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Tompkinses
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Etymology

Variant of Tomkins, from a diminutive of the given name Thomas + the patronymic suffix -s.

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What does “Tompkins” mean?
The word “Tompkins” means an English surname meaning "son of Tomkin," a diminutive of Thomas.
How do you use “Tompkins” in a sentence?
Here is “Tompkins” used in a sentence: “Tompkins Square Park is located in Manhattan.”
What part of speech is “Tompkins”?
“Tompkins” is a name.
What is the meaning of Tompkins?
"Tompkins" (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Tomkin," a diminutive of Thomas.
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