where did the last name thomas originate from
Thomas (surname) Thomas (and Tomas) is a common surname of English and Welsh origin.
Tommy John Thomas Edward John Jr. (born May 22, 1943) is an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, California Angels, and Oakland Athletics from 1963 to 1989. He was a four-time MLB All-Star.