The surname Thompson, found in Scotland, Ireland and England, is of patronymic origin. The name is derived from the personal name Thomas and means " son of, or descendant of Thomas." The name was brought to Ireland by Plantation settlers from Scotland in the 17th Century and today the name in Ireland is predominantly found in the north of the country. " Today there are approximately 645,000 bearers of the surname Thompson living in The United States. This makes the surname the 23rd most popular name in the country. Famous bearers of the name Thompson include Israel Thompson the noted 18th century American soldier and politician, and Flora Jane Thompson the  English writer best known for her  autobiographical novel in three parts about English rural life called " Lark rise to Candleford.  

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