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

Hamlette, 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 Hamlette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamlette in America

Hamlette is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamlette surname appeared 314 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 Hamlette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamlette 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 Hamlette

The surname HAMLETTE has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hamelette," which means "a small village or hamlet." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term used to refer to someone who lived in a small settlement or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HAMLETTE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and estates in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Hameleta," which is likely an early variation or spelling of HAMLETTE.

During the 13th century, the name HAMLETTE was commonly found in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. Historical records from this period often mention individuals with the surname, such as Robert HAMLETTE, who was a landowner in the village of Stoke Gifford in Gloucestershire in the year 1275.

In the 14th century, the HAMLETTE surname was also present in other parts of England, including the county of Oxfordshire. One notable individual with this name was John HAMLETTE, who was born in the village of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire around 1340. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

By the 15th century, the HAMLETTE surname had spread to other areas of England, such as the county of Norfolk. Records from this time period mention a Richard HAMLETTE, who was a farmer and landowner in the village of Burgh St. Peter in Norfolk, born around 1420.

In the 16th century, the HAMLETTE surname continued to be found throughout England, with some variations in spelling, such as "Hamlett" and "Hamlitt." One notable figure from this period was William HAMLETTE, a merchant and ship owner from the city of Bristol, who lived from approximately 1540 to 1618.

As the surname evolved over time, it also gave rise to various place names and locations across England. For example, the village of Hamlette Green in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the HAMLETTE surname, reflecting the presence of individuals with this name in the area.

Throughout history, the HAMLETTE surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, farmers, and professionals. While not a particularly common surname, it has persisted over the centuries, reflecting its deep roots in English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamlette

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

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

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