Tomlinson
Tomlinson is an English surname meaning "son of Tomlin," a diminutive of Thomas.
It appears across British and American contexts: The Tomlinsons have lived in this valley for generations.
The name gained visibility through figures like NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson and programmer Ray Tomlinson, credited with inventing email addressing.
Study of family descent
- family treeChart of ancestors
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- patronymicName from father's name
- nomenclatureSystem of specialized terms
cognomen · lineage · pedigree · heritage · clan · kinship · descendants · progeny
Male first name
- emailDigital written communication
- ARPANETDefense Department's pioneering network
- internet pioneerEarly online network creator
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
electronic mail · networking · digital communication · MIT · computer scientist · innovation · messaging · Boston
genealogy
Study of family descent
- family treeChart of ancestors
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- patronymicName from father's name
nomenclature · cognomen · lineage · pedigree · heritage · clan · kinship · descendants · progeny · forebears
Ray
Male first name
- emailDigital written communication
- ARPANETDefense Department's pioneering network
- internet pioneerEarly online network creator
protocol · electronic mail · networking · digital communication · MIT · computer scientist · innovation · messaging · Boston · technology