- Tompkins surname is early medieval English. It is a patronymic form of Thomas, from the nickname Tom, and the added diminutive suffix "- kin", meaning near relative, plus the suffix "-s", itself a short form of "son".
- Tompkins is now a common rugby term, meaning to use of great power.
- Tompkins is now a common rugby term, meaning to use of great power.
by Kindnessmatters May 31, 2018
A great Irish tweed making family from donegal Ireland, this name is now commonly used to describe great craftsmanship.
by Kindnessmatters May 31, 2018