Toman (name)

Toman is usually a surname, which is of German and Czech Origin. The English equivalent surname is "Thomas"

Other names
Variant form(s)Tomann, Thomann; Tománek, Tomandl

The surname first emerged in medieval times across the borders of Bavaria,Germany and Bohemia,Czech

Between the 13th and 14th centuries onwards the name was associated with the great social and economic evolution in Bavaria which made the territory a landmark contributor to the development of the German nation.

In Czech the surname is extremely distinguished. Known as playing an instrumental part and major roles in the development of the medieval society in various regions of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, and the Polish borders.

Britain and Ireland Demographics:

The name has mainly been found in Devon and Cornwall since the 17th century, however the surname is also known in the Ulster counties of County Antrim and County Down, many descendants of these Irish Toman families settled in Britain in Lancashire, Manchester, North and East London, Coventry, Liverpool and in the North East of England during the 19th century and early 20th century. The afore mentioned areas along with Devon and Cornwall being the main demographic areas where the name still exists today.

Very old document about Toman name from Celtic archives (7th century) Ireland Toman is very old Celtic name, and Marcan mac Toman is "son of Toman" Annal CS653 Kl. Iugulatio Conaill Coir. Cath Connacht {.i. Iartair Seola} in quo cecidit Marcan mac Toman ri H. Maine. Cennfaoladh mac Colgan et Maenach mac Blathin ri Ua mBriuin uictores erant. Maeldoid mac Suibne ri Midhe moritur.

People
  • Andy Toman (born 1962), English footballer
  • Cyril Toman, political activist in Northern Ireland
  • Jim Toman (born 1961), American college baseball coach
  • Karel Toman (1877–1946), Czech poet
  • Ladislav Toman (born 1934), Czech volleyball player
  • Wilf Toman (1874–1917), English footballer
  • Sándor Tomán (1898-1990), Hungarian journalist in Yugoslavia
  • Tahmidul Islam Toman (Born 1990), Artist
  • Tomáš Toman (Born 1992), Software developer
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