Thomas Palumbo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Thomas Palumbo — twin
2.1 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Thomas Palumbo 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 Palumbo: Alessio Palumbo (born 1985), Italian motorcycle racer Angy Palumbo (died 1960), Italian-British musician and composer Anthony Palumbo (born 1970), American Assembly member for the 2nd District of New York Antonio Palumbo (footballer) (born 1996) Italian footballer Carmine Palumbo (born 1993) Italian footballer Chuck Palumbo (born 1971), American professional wrestler Corey Palumbo (born 1972), American politician Curtio Palumbo (1622–??), Roman Catholic Titular Bishop of Margarita Daryl Palumbo (born 1979), American rock musician Dave Palumbo (born 1968), American bodybuilder Delegado Palumbo . 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: Palumbo

Italian

Alessio Palumbo (born 1985), Italian motorcycle racer Angy Palumbo (died 1960), Italian-British musician and composer Anthony Palumbo (born 1970), American Assembly member for the 2nd District of New York Antonio Palumbo (footballer) (born 1996) Italian footballer Carmine Palumbo (born 1993) Italian footballer Chuck Palumbo (born 1971), American professional wrestler Corey Palumbo (born 1972), American politician Curtio Palumbo (1622–??), Roman Catholic Titular Bishop of Margarita Daryl Palumbo (born 1979), American rock musician Dave Palumbo (born 1968), American bodybuilder Delegado Palumbo .

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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 Palumbo

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 Palumbo:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Palumbo?
The surname Palumbo originates from Italian. Alessio Palumbo (born 1985), Italian motorcycle racer Angy Palumbo (died 1960), Italian-British musician and composer Anthony Palumbo (born 1970), American Assembly member for the 2nd District of New York Antonio Palumbo (footballer) (born 1996) Italian footballer Carmine Palumbo (born 1993) Italian footballer Chuck Palumbo (born 1971), American professional wrestler Corey Palumbo (born 1972), American politician Curtio Palumbo (1622–??), Roman Catholic Titular Bishop of Margarita Daryl Palumbo (born 1979), American rock musician Dave Palumbo (born 1968), American bodybuilder Delegado Palumbo .
What are the origins of the name Thomas Palumbo?
The name Thomas Palumbo combines two different traditions: the first name Thomas has Hebrew roots, while the surname Palumbo originates from Italian.
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