Thomas Grubbs

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thomas Grubbs — twin
2.1 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thomas Grubbs is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Thomas is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas." The surname Grubbs: Ben Grubbs (1984–), an American football guard Daniel W. Grubbs (1835–1917), an American lawyer, businessman, and politician David Grubbs (1967–), a musician Gary Grubbs (1949–), an American actor Robert H. Grubbs (1942–2021), an American chemist and Nobel laureate Todd Grubbs, an American musician Tom Grubbs (1894–1986), an American baseball pitcher Victor Grubbs, captain of one of the aircraft involved in the Tenerife airport disaster Thomas is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.1 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Thomas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Thomas

Meaning: twin

Hebrew

From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas."

Surname: Grubbs

English

Ben Grubbs (1984–), an American football guard Daniel W. Grubbs (1835–1917), an American lawyer, businessman, and politician David Grubbs (1967–), a musician Gary Grubbs (1949–), an American actor Robert H. Grubbs (1942–2021), an American chemist and Nobel laureate Todd Grubbs, an American musician Tom Grubbs (1894–1986), an American baseball pitcher Victor Grubbs, captain of one of the aircraft involved in the Tenerife airport disaster

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Thomas has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Tom
  • Tommy
  • Tommaso
  • Tomás
  • Tomas
  • Thom

Notable People Named Thomas Grubbs

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 Thomas Grubbs:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Thomas?
The first name Thomas originates from Hebrew. From the Greek Thomas (Θωμᾶς), from Aramaic Toma, meaning "twin." One of the twelve apostles, known as "Doubting Thomas."
When was Thomas most popular?
The name Thomas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grubbs?
The surname Grubbs originates from English. Ben Grubbs (1984–), an American football guard Daniel W. Grubbs (1835–1917), an American lawyer, businessman, and politician David Grubbs (1967–), a musician Gary Grubbs (1949–), an American actor Robert H. Grubbs (1942–2021), an American chemist and Nobel laureate Todd Grubbs, an American musician Tom Grubbs (1894–1986), an American baseball pitcher Victor Grubbs, captain of one of the aircraft involved in the Tenerife airport disaster
What are the origins of the name Thomas Grubbs?
The name Thomas Grubbs combines two different traditions: the first name Thomas has Hebrew roots, while the surname Grubbs originates from English.
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