Which nationality does the surname'Thomson' originate from?
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The surname Thomson is a patronymic surname of English origin. It is derived from the personal name Thomas, which is itself derived from the Greek name Θωμᾶς (Thōmas), meaning "twin". The surname Thomson first appeared in England in the 13th century.
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