The Tamson Family Name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Thompson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Family name meaning

Tamson belongs to the Thompson family of names, which has English roots. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Son of Thom (Thomas)”.

Records show Tamson as one of the forms Thompson took over time. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Tompson, Thomason and Thomasson.

Research your Tamson family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.