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

Hamlett, 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 Hamlett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamlett in America

Hamlett is the 6286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamlett surname appeared 5,435 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hamlett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamlett 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 Hamlett

The surname Hamlett originated in England and can be traced back to the early 14th century. It is derived from the Old English words "ham" meaning a village or homestead, and "læt" meaning a meadow or pasture. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Hamelat" in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.

Hamlett is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a small hamlet or village situated on a meadow or pasture land. It is believed that the name originated in the county of Sussex, where several places bear similar names, such as Hamleden, Hameldon, and Hamelden.

The name appears in several historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Hameleta" in the county of Surrey. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John Hamlett, who was mentioned in the Hearth Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1672. Another notable figure was William Hamlett, a writer and poet born in London in 1737 and known for his satirical works.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Hamlett gained prominence. James Hamlett (1819-1891) was a British politician and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. George Hamlett (1825-1888) was a renowned architect and designer responsible for several notable buildings in London.

Another significant figure was Henry Hamlett (1871-1938), a celebrated author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues of his time. His works, such as "The Plight of the Working Class" and "A Critique of Victorian Society," remain influential to this day.

Across various historical periods, the surname Hamlett has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting its longstanding presence in English culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamlett

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

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

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