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

Hamblet, 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 Hamblet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamblet in America

Hamblet is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamblet surname appeared 440 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 Hamblet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamblet 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 Hamblet

The surname Hamblet is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged as a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a small hamlet or village. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be Hamelet, found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1198.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Hamelet, who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines records for Essex in 1301. These legal documents recorded the transfer of land or property ownership. The presence of the name in such records suggests that the Hamelet family held a degree of prominence and landholdings during this era.

The name Hamblet is also found in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population across England commissioned by William the Conquer. This historic record contains references to various place names with similar spellings, such as Hameldon and Hamelton, which may have contributed to the evolution of the surname.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone several variations in spelling, including Hamlett, Hamlette, and Hamlitt. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, the influence of local accents, and the inconsistent practices of record-keeping during earlier times.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Hamblet include Sir Adam Hamblet (1563-1636), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset. Another notable figure was John Hamblet (1712-1798), a renowned author and philosopher who wrote extensively on the nature of human existence and the pursuit of happiness.

In the artistic realm, the name is associated with the painter and engraver William Hamblet (1772-1852), whose works were widely acclaimed for their intricate detail and depictions of rural life. Additionally, there was Thomas Hamblet (1819-1891), a celebrated architect responsible for the design of several iconic buildings in London during the Victorian era.

The surname Hamblet has also been found in various historical records across different regions of England, suggesting its widespread distribution and adoption by families over the course of several centuries. While the exact origins and meanings of surnames can be obscured by the passage of time, the enduring presence of the name Hamblet in historical records serves as a testament to its deep-rooted heritage within the English tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamblet

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

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 Hamblet 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 Hamblet 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 Hamblet was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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