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

Hammerton, 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 Hammerton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hammerton in America

Hammerton is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hammerton surname appeared 171 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 Hammerton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hammerton 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 Hammerton

The surname Hammerton is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "hamor" and "tun," meaning "hamlet or homestead on the rock." It can be traced back to the 11th century, around the time of the Norman Conquest of England.

The earliest recorded instances of the name are found in various medieval records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hamertone." This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain regions of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have originated as a place name, possibly referring to a hamlet or settlement located on or near a rocky outcrop or hill.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Hammerton was William de Hammerton, who lived in Yorkshire in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several legal documents and charters from that period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records related to the village of Hammerton, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire. This village likely took its name from the surname, suggesting that the family may have been among the early settlers or landowners in the area.

Another notable figure was Sir Stephen Hammerton, a knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles and historical accounts for his military service and involvement in the Hundred Years' War against France.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hammerton surname continued to be found primarily in the northern counties of England, with some families also residing in other parts of the country.

One prominent individual from this period was Richard Hammerton, a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived from 1585 to 1654. He was a respected member of the local community and played a significant role in the city's governance and trade.

In the 18th century, the name Hammerton is associated with several notable figures, including Robert Hammerton, a clergyman and author who lived from 1718 to 1804. He wrote several theological works and served as a vicar in various parishes in Yorkshire.

Another individual of note is John Hammerton, a renowned engraver and illustrator who lived from 1759 to 1828. His intricate engravings and illustrations adorned various publications and books of his time, and he is considered a skilled artist of the Georgian era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hammerton

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

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

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