Tommie Schaefer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tommie Schaefer — English
30K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tommie Schaefer is a name that combines English origins. The first name Tommie is a masculine given name of English origin. Tommie is a masculine given name of English origin, occasionally a nickname or shortened form of Thomas, and is sometimes used as a feminine form of Thomas. Notable people with the name include: Notable men with the given name Tommie Aaron (1939–1984), first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball Tommie Agee (1942–2001), Major League Baseball center fielder Tommie Agee (American football) (born 1964), former American National Football League running back Tommie Bass (1908–1996) Appalachian herbalist who lived near Lookout Mountain, Alabama Tommie Burton (1878–1946), West Indian cric. The surname Schaefer: Schaefer is an alternative spelling and cognate for the German word schäfer, meaning 'shepherd', which itself descends from the Old High German scāphare. Variants "Shaefer", "Schäfer" (a standardized spelling in many German-speaking countries after 1880), the additional alternative spelling "Schäffer", and the anglicised forms "Schaeffer", "Schaffer", "Shaffer", "Shafer", and "Schafer" are all common surnames. Tommie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 30K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tommie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tommie

English

Tommie is a masculine given name of English origin, occasionally a nickname or shortened form of Thomas, and is sometimes used as a feminine form of Thomas. Notable people with the name include: Notable men with the given name Tommie Aaron (1939–1984), first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball Tommie Agee (1942–2001), Major League Baseball center fielder Tommie Agee (American football) (born 1964), former American National Football League running back Tommie Bass (1908–1996) Appalachian herbalist who lived near Lookout Mountain, Alabama Tommie Burton (1878–1946), West Indian cric.

Surname: Schaefer

Germanic

Schaefer is an alternative spelling and cognate for the German word schäfer, meaning 'shepherd', which itself descends from the Old High German scāphare. Variants "Shaefer", "Schäfer" (a standardized spelling in many German-speaking countries after 1880), the additional alternative spelling "Schäffer", and the anglicised forms "Schaeffer", "Schaffer", "Shaffer", "Shafer", and "Schafer" are all common surnames.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Tommie Schaefer

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 Tommie Schaefer:

5
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

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 Tommie?
The first name Tommie originates from English. Tommie is a masculine given name of English origin, occasionally a nickname or shortened form of Thomas, and is sometimes used as a feminine form of Thomas. Notable people with the name include: Notable men with the given name Tommie Aaron (1939–1984), first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball Tommie Agee (1942–2001), Major League Baseball center fielder Tommie Agee (American football) (born 1964), former American National Football League running back Tommie Bass (1908–1996) Appalachian herbalist who lived near Lookout Mountain, Alabama Tommie Burton (1878–1946), West Indian cric.
When was Tommie most popular?
The name Tommie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Schaefer?
The surname Schaefer originates from Germanic. Schaefer is an alternative spelling and cognate for the German word schäfer, meaning 'shepherd', which itself descends from the Old High German scāphare. Variants "Shaefer", "Schäfer" (a standardized spelling in many German-speaking countries after 1880), the additional alternative spelling "Schäffer", and the anglicised forms "Schaeffer", "Schaffer", "Shaffer", "Shafer", and "Schafer" are all common surnames.
What are the origins of the name Tommie Schaefer?
The name Tommie Schaefer combines two different traditions: the first name Tommie has English roots, while the surname Schaefer originates from Germanic.
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