Tomlison Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Whether you spell it Tomlison or Tomlinson, the story begins in the same place. At root, the name means “Son of little Tom”.

Tomlison and Tomlinson

Tomlison is listed among the recognised spellings of Tomlinson. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. The same family of names includes Tomblinson and Tomlin.

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Family crest and blazon

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

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