Douglas Thomasson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Thomasson — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Thomasson is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Douglas is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland. The surname Thomasson: Ben Thomasson, character in Men in Trees, American romantic television dramedy series on ABC Benny Thomasson (1909–1984), American fiddler in the Texas style of old-time fiddling Franklin Thomasson (1873–1941), English 19th century MP Gary Thomasson (born 1951), former outfielder in Major League Baseball Hughie Thomasson (1952–2007), American guitarist and singer, founding member of Outlaws Joe Thomasson (born 1993), American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League John Pennington Thomasson (1841–1904), English cotton spinner and Liberal Party politician Marianne Lindsten-Tho. Douglas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 551K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Douglas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Douglas

Meaning: dark water

Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.

Surname: Thomasson

English

Ben Thomasson, character in Men in Trees, American romantic television dramedy series on ABC Benny Thomasson (1909–1984), American fiddler in the Texas style of old-time fiddling Franklin Thomasson (1873–1941), English 19th century MP Gary Thomasson (born 1951), former outfielder in Major League Baseball Hughie Thomasson (1952–2007), American guitarist and singer, founding member of Outlaws Joe Thomasson (born 1993), American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League John Pennington Thomasson (1841–1904), English cotton spinner and Liberal Party politician Marianne Lindsten-Tho.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Douglas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Douglas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Douglas Thomasson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Douglas Thomasson:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Douglas?
The first name Douglas originates from Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.
When was Douglas most popular?
The name Douglas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Thomasson?
The surname Thomasson originates from English. Ben Thomasson, character in Men in Trees, American romantic television dramedy series on ABC Benny Thomasson (1909–1984), American fiddler in the Texas style of old-time fiddling Franklin Thomasson (1873–1941), English 19th century MP Gary Thomasson (born 1951), former outfielder in Major League Baseball Hughie Thomasson (1952–2007), American guitarist and singer, founding member of Outlaws Joe Thomasson (born 1993), American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League John Pennington Thomasson (1841–1904), English cotton spinner and Liberal Party politician Marianne Lindsten-Tho.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Thomasson?
The name Douglas Thomasson combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Thomasson originates from English.
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