Tooming is an Estonian surname derived from toomingas, meaning "bird cherry" (Prunus padus). As of 1 January 2021, 244 men and 263 women have the surname Tooming in Estonia. In terms of the distribution of surnames, Tooming ranks 206th for men and 221st for women.[1] The surname is most commonly found in Jõgeva County, where 47.10 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the name.[1]
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Estonian |
| Meaning | "bird cherry" (Prunus padus) |
| Region of origin | Estonia |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Toomingas, Tomingas, Toming |
Notable people bearing the surname Tooming include:
- Alfred Tooming (1907–1977), Lutheran archbishop
- Jaan Tooming (born 1946), actor, theatre and film director and writer
- Osvald Tooming (1914–1992), journalist and writer
- Peeter Tooming (1939–1997), photographer, documentary film director and journalist
References edit
- ^ a b Nimede statistika. Tooming. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
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