Find out how popular the last name Hamberlin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hamberlin.

Hamberlin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hamberlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamberlin in America

Hamberlin is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamberlin surname appeared 309 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hamberlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamberlin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hamberlin

The surname HAMBERLIN originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "ham," meaning a homestead or village, and "burh," meaning a fortified town or enclosure. This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who lived in a fortified hamlet or village.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable reference is in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273, which mentions a certain Willelmus de Hamberden.

During the 14th century, variations of the name such as Hamberden, Hamerden, and Hamerdene can be found in various records, including the Feet of Fines for Essex and the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire. These variations likely reflect the different regional pronunciations and spellings of the name.

In the 15th century, the name appears to have evolved closer to its modern spelling. The Subsidy Rolls of Hertfordshire from 1428 mention a John Hamberlyn, while the Feet of Fines for Norfolk in 1465 record a Robert Hamberlyne.

One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name was Sir Thomas Hamberlyn, a Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire in the late 15th century. He was born around 1440 and served in Parliament during the reigns of Edward IV and Richard III.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Sir Ambrose Hamberlin, who lived in the 16th century. He was a successful merchant and served as Lord Mayor of London in 1574. Records show that he was involved in various charitable endeavors and contributed to the rebuilding of the Royal Exchange after the Great Fire of London.

In the 17th century, the name Hamberlin can be found in various parish records across England, particularly in the counties of Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Cambridgeshire. One notable figure from this period was Richard Hamberlin, a wealthy landowner and Justice of the Peace in Cambridgeshire, who lived from 1620 to 1695.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several Hamberlins in the arts and literature. One such figure was John Hamberlin, a poet and playwright born in 1725 in Warwickshire. He is best known for his satirical plays and poems, which often criticized the social and political issues of his time.

As the centuries progressed, the Hamberlin name continued to spread across England, with some families eventually migrating to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the surname has left its mark on history, with various individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamberlin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hamberlin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hamberlin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hamberlin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hamberlin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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