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

Hammers, 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 Hammers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hammers in America

Hammers is the 12130th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hammers surname appeared 2,569 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hammers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hammers 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 Hammers

The surname "HAMMERS" is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "hamor," which means "hammer" or "hammerer." It is an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a blacksmith, metalworker, or other tradesman who used a hammer in their craft.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the late 12th century in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. It was often spelled in various ways, such as "Hamor," "Hamore," or "Hamour," reflecting the evolution of language and spelling conventions over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William le Hamere, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195. Another early reference can be found in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1219, which recorded a Robert Hamoure.

The surname "HAMMERS" has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir John Hammers, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 15th century. He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1471 and is known for his philanthropic contributions to the city.

In the 16th century, Thomas Hammers (c. 1520-1589) was a prominent English lawyer and member of the Inner Temple. He served as a Member of Parliament and was appointed as a Justice of the Peace for several counties.

During the 17th century, William Hammers (1612-1678) was a noted English clergyman and academic. He served as the Provost of Oriel College, Oxford, and was appointed as the Bishop of St. Asaph in 1669.

In the 19th century, Henry Hammers (1808-1892) was a renowned British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, which was completed in 1871.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Sir Arthur Hammers (1860-1932), a British diplomat and civil servant who served as the Ambassador to Spain from 1913 to 1919.

While the surname "HAMMERS" has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and emigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the occupational traditions of metalworkers and blacksmiths in medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hammers

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

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

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