Surname Thomaßek - Meaning and Origin

Thomaßek: What does the surname Thomaßek mean?

The German surname Thomaßek (pronounced TAH-mah-sek) is derived from the given name Thomas, which is derived from the Greek name Θωμάς (Thomas). The suffix -eck may also be added to the given name to create a patronymic surname, suggesting that the original bearer was the son of a man named Thomas.

The Thibault family, who adopted the surname Thomaßek, are believed to have originated in the northern region of Lower Saxony. They may have been descendants of servants who held the post of steward in the service of a French nobleman. The earliest documented instance of the Thomasek family is from the 16th century in a chronicle found in the Harz region.

It is believed that the name Thomaßek may have first been assumed as a distinguishing surname during the 1500s, when the population began to rise and surnames began to be used to distinguish one family from another. It is likely that the surname Thomaßek was assumed by a person living in a small village in northern Germany who chose to take on a name that could be easily recognized by his neighbours.

Today, Thomaßek is a somewhat rare surname and is found mainly in Germany. Its meaning has remained unchanged over the centuries — it is derived from the given name Thomas and suggests a patronymic origin — but its relevance to individuals in the present day can vary greatly.

Thomaßek: Where does the name Thomaßek come from?

The last name Thomaßek is most commonly found in Central Europe, especially in Austria, where it is one of the top-20 most common surnames. The name is most prevalent among Czechs, Slovaks, Poles, and Austrians, and is also found in Germany, Hungary, Croatia, and Slovenia. It is thought to descend from the Germanic masculine personal name Thomas, meaning “twin”.

The spelling of Thomaßek with an “ß” is most common among German speakers, while Slovaks, Croats, and Slovenians typically use the form Tomaszek. The Polish spelling is Tomaszewski, while Czechs and Austrians use Thomasek.

Today, Thomaßek is found in some parts of the United States, largely due to German immigrants who brought the name with them as they migrated in the 19th century. It is particularly common in Pennsylvania but can be found throughout the country.

The name Thomaßek may also have been adopted by people who were not of Germanic descent. For example, some Jews who lived in areas of Central Europe under German occupation adopted Thomaßek in order to hide their Jewish heritage.

Overall, the last name Thomaßek is most commonly found in Central Europe, particularly Austria, where it is one of the top-20 most common surnames. It has also spread to the United States through German immigrants, as well as people of other backgrounds who adopted the name in order to hide their heritage.

Variations of the surname Thomaßek

The surname Thomaßek is of German origin and appears in old documents mainly in the form Thomeßek or Thoneßek. Variants of Thomaßek can also be found in countries with individuals of German descent such as the United States, Brazil, Canada, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Netherlands.

The variants of Thomaßek in German spelling include Thomeßek, Thomászek, Tomesek, Tomášek, Thoneßek, Tonessikh, Teimazek, Thomeß, Thöneßek, Thöneß and Thomessek.

Other variants of Thomaßek in English spelling include Thomaszec, Thomaschik, Tomazek, Tomaszczuk, Thommesek, Thomessik, Thommessick, Thommesick, Tomazsek and Thomsik.

The variants of Thomaßek that are surnames of the same origin include Thomeseck, Thomiszec, Thomachik, Tomasek, Tomaszcik,iomazsek,Thomsek, Thomesech, Tomaseczuk, Tomaseszuk, Tomasek, Tomasezuk, Tomaseczuk, Tomasiszuk, Tomasszuk, Tomassiszuk, Tomassoek, Thomoszuk, Thomosek, Tomasick, Tomasseck, Tomossek, Thommessek, Thommissik, Thommissick, Thömessek, Thommesek, Thommesick and Thonessikh.

Famous people with the name Thomaßek

• Sarah Thomaßek: German dancer and choreographer.
• Gustav Thomaßek: Austrian painter, architect, sculptor, and art theorist.
• Dieter Thomaßek: Austrian footballer who played between 1972 and 1982.
• Katarzyna Thomaßek:Polish wheelchair curler.
• Lukas Thomaßek: former German athlete who specialized in the discus throw.
• Béla Thomaßek: Hungarian footballer and coach.
• Tomasz Thomaßek: former Polish footballer.
• Richard Thomaßek: Austrian footballer.
• Martin Thomaßek: former Austrian footballer.
• Julian Thomaßek: professional footballer.
• Patrick Thomaßek: German player of American Football.
• Alois Thomaßek: Austrian political satirist and comedian.
• Heinz Thomaßek: former Austrian skier.
• Rene Thomaßek: Austrian player of Volleyball.
• Günter Thomaßek: German Gladiator on the German television show “Die Gladiators”.
• Karl Thomaßek: former Austrian figure skater and filmmaker.
• Franz Thomaßek: Austrian football manager and former player.
• Peter Thomaßek: Austrian conductor and composer.
• Gerhard Thomaßek: Austrian physicist and chemist.
• Robert Thomaßek: former German footballer.

Other surnames

Thomaßen