Jan Toomey
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Jan Toomey is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Toomey: Bill Toomey (born 1939), American Olympic track and field athlete George Toomey (1873–c.1932), American college football coach Harold D. Toomey (1898–1953), New York politician Jenny Toomey (born 1968), American rock musician and arts activist Jim Toomey (born 1960), American syndicated cartoonist (Sherman's Lagoon) Marie Toomey (fl. 1946–1950), Australian tennis player Nicole Toomey (born 2002), New Zealand international lawn bowler Pat Toomey (born 1961), Republican politician from Pennsylvania; U.S. representative 1999–2005 and U.S. Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Jan
English
Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
Surname: Toomey
English
Bill Toomey (born 1939), American Olympic track and field athlete George Toomey (1873–c.1932), American college football coach Harold D. Toomey (1898–1953), New York politician Jenny Toomey (born 1968), American rock musician and arts activist Jim Toomey (born 1960), American syndicated cartoonist (Sherman's Lagoon) Marie Toomey (fl. 1946–1950), Australian tennis player Nicole Toomey (born 2002), New Zealand international lawn bowler Pat Toomey (born 1961), Republican politician from Pennsylvania; U.S. representative 1999–2005 and U.S.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Jan Toomey
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 Jan Toomey:
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
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 Jan?
- The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
- When was Jan most popular?
- The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Toomey?
- The surname Toomey originates from English. Bill Toomey (born 1939), American Olympic track and field athlete George Toomey (1873–c.1932), American college football coach Harold D. Toomey (1898–1953), New York politician Jenny Toomey (born 1968), American rock musician and arts activist Jim Toomey (born 1960), American syndicated cartoonist (Sherman's Lagoon) Marie Toomey (fl. 1946–1950), Australian tennis player Nicole Toomey (born 2002), New Zealand international lawn bowler Pat Toomey (born 1961), Republican politician from Pennsylvania; U.S. representative 1999–2005 and U.S.
- How common is the surname Toomey?
- The surname Toomey is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.