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

Hamblin, 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 Hamblin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamblin in America

Hamblin is the 3977th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamblin surname appeared 8,936 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Hamblin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamblin 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 Hamblin

The surname Hamblin is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "ham" meaning a homestead or village, and "dun" meaning a hill. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a homestead on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamblin can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a William de Hameldon is mentioned. This early spelling variation suggests the name may have originated in the area around Gloucestershire.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as Hameldon, Hameldon, and Hameldon. These spellings indicate the name's connection to a place name, possibly a now-lost village or hamlet.

The Domesday Book of 1086 does not appear to contain any direct references to the surname Hamblin, but it does mention several places with similar names, such as Hameldon in Somerset and Hameldon in Wiltshire. These place names may have contributed to the development of the surname over time.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Hamblin, who lived in the 14th century and was a member of the English gentry. He is mentioned in records from the reign of Edward III, suggesting the Hamblin family had established itself as part of the landed class by that time.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Hamblin was Thomas Hamblin, a 16th-century English philosopher and author. He was born in 1548 and wrote several works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records and court documents, indicating its widespread use across England. One example is William Hamblin, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived from 1623 to 1687.

The 18th century saw the rise of the Hamblin family in the West Country, with several members holding positions of influence in local government and the church. One notable figure was Reverend John Hamblin, who served as the vicar of Taunton from 1721 to 1775.

In the 19th century, the name Hamblin became associated with the arts and sciences. Joseph Hamblin, born in 1812, was a renowned English painter known for his landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was William Hamblin, a geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossils in the mid-1800s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamblin

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

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

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