Tomas Lister
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Tomas Lister is a name that combines English origins. The first name Tomas is a masculine given name of English origin. Tomas (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈtʊ̌mːas; ˈtʊ̂m-] or [ˈtǔːmas; ˈtûː-]) is a Swedish and Lithuanian given name. Tomas Antonelius (born 1973), Swedish footballer Tomas Baranauskas (born 1973), Lithuanian historian Tomas Behrend (born 1974), Brazilian/German tennis player Tomas Brolin (born 1969), Swedish football player Tomas Danilevičius (born 1978), Lithuanian football player Tomas Davulis (born 1975), Lithuanian labour law scholar Tomas Delininkaitis (born 1982), Lithuanian basketball player Tomas Gadeikis (born 1984), Lithuanian sprint canoer Tomas Gustafson (born 1959), Swedish speed skater . The surname Lister: The name probably comes from the Old Norse verb 'lita', meaning 'to dye' and rendered as 'lystare' in English. The noun for 'dyer' was 'litster' (Scottish), 'lit(t)e' (middle English), or 'lister' (English). The word was also associated with a 'salmon spear', rendered 'lyster' (Danish) or 'lister' (English). A 1533 Act of Parliament stated, "No person shall take in any crele, raw web, lister.... the young fry of salmon." The name took hold in areas of England in the 16th century known for the woollen industry, mainly Yorkshire, but also Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Tomas is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 35K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tomas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Tomas
English
Tomas (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈtʊ̌mːas; ˈtʊ̂m-] or [ˈtǔːmas; ˈtûː-]) is a Swedish and Lithuanian given name. Tomas Antonelius (born 1973), Swedish footballer Tomas Baranauskas (born 1973), Lithuanian historian Tomas Behrend (born 1974), Brazilian/German tennis player Tomas Brolin (born 1969), Swedish football player Tomas Danilevičius (born 1978), Lithuanian football player Tomas Davulis (born 1975), Lithuanian labour law scholar Tomas Delininkaitis (born 1982), Lithuanian basketball player Tomas Gadeikis (born 1984), Lithuanian sprint canoer Tomas Gustafson (born 1959), Swedish speed skater .
Surname: Lister
Norse
The name probably comes from the Old Norse verb 'lita', meaning 'to dye' and rendered as 'lystare' in English. The noun for 'dyer' was 'litster' (Scottish), 'lit(t)e' (middle English), or 'lister' (English). The word was also associated with a 'salmon spear', rendered 'lyster' (Danish) or 'lister' (English). A 1533 Act of Parliament stated, "No person shall take in any crele, raw web, lister.... the young fry of salmon." The name took hold in areas of England in the 16th century known for the woollen industry, mainly Yorkshire, but also Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Tomas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Tomas by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Tomas Lister
- Tomas Tranströmer (librettist, 1931)
- Tomas Lindahl (geneticist, 1938)
- Ludwig Göransson (film score composer, 1984)
- Tommy Cash (table hockey player, 1991)
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 Tomas Lister:
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Tomas?
- The first name Tomas originates from English. Tomas (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈtʊ̌mːas; ˈtʊ̂m-] or [ˈtǔːmas; ˈtûː-]) is a Swedish and Lithuanian given name. Tomas Antonelius (born 1973), Swedish footballer Tomas Baranauskas (born 1973), Lithuanian historian Tomas Behrend (born 1974), Brazilian/German tennis player Tomas Brolin (born 1969), Swedish football player Tomas Danilevičius (born 1978), Lithuanian football player Tomas Davulis (born 1975), Lithuanian labour law scholar Tomas Delininkaitis (born 1982), Lithuanian basketball player Tomas Gadeikis (born 1984), Lithuanian sprint canoer Tomas Gustafson (born 1959), Swedish speed skater .
- When was Tomas most popular?
- The name Tomas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Lister?
- The surname Lister originates from Norse. The name probably comes from the Old Norse verb 'lita', meaning 'to dye' and rendered as 'lystare' in English. The noun for 'dyer' was 'litster' (Scottish), 'lit(t)e' (middle English), or 'lister' (English). The word was also associated with a 'salmon spear', rendered 'lyster' (Danish) or 'lister' (English). A 1533 Act of Parliament stated, "No person shall take in any crele, raw web, lister.... the young fry of salmon." The name took hold in areas of England in the 16th century known for the woollen industry, mainly Yorkshire, but also Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
- What are the origins of the name Tomas Lister?
- The name Tomas Lister combines two different traditions: the first name Tomas has English roots, while the surname Lister originates from Norse.