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

Hammie, 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 Hammie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hammie in America

Hammie is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hammie surname appeared 194 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 Hammie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hammie 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 Hammie

The surname Hammie is believed to have originated in Scotland during the 16th century. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "Hamish," which is a diminutive form of the name James. The name Hamish itself is derived from the medieval French name "Jacques," which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name "Jacob."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hammie can be found in the Parish Records of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, in the year 1587. This record mentions a John Hammie, who was a local landowner and farmer. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to a person who was known as a diminutive or familiar form of James.

In the 17th century, the surname Hammie appears in several historical documents from the Scottish Borders region. One notable example is the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, which mentions a William Hammie from Jedburgh in 1634. This suggests that the name had spread from its initial origins in Ayrshire to other parts of Scotland.

During the 18th century, the surname Hammie gained more prominence with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Robert Hammie, a Scottish poet and teacher who lived from 1720 to 1796. He was born in Perthshire and is known for his collection of poems titled "The Sportsman's Cabinet."

Another notable bearer of the surname was Sir James Hammie, a Scottish military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in Edinburgh in 1768 and rose to the rank of Major General before his death in 1835. He is noted for his distinguished service at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

In the 19th century, the surname Hammie can be found in various records from Scotland, including census records and parish registers. One notable individual from this period was Alexander Hammie, a Scottish historian and author who lived from 1823 to 1901. He wrote extensively on the history of Scotland and published works such as "The History of the Scottish Highlands" and "The Clans of Scotland."

While the surname Hammie is relatively uncommon outside of Scotland, there are instances of it being found in other parts of the world, likely due to Scottish emigration. For example, in the United States, there are records of a John Hammie who served in the American Civil War as a member of the Union Army.

Overall, the surname Hammie has a rich history deeply rooted in Scotland, with its origins dating back to the 16th century. While not a widespread name, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, particularly in the fields of literature, military service, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hammie

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

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

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