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

Hammon, 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 Hammon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hammon in America

Hammon is the 7520th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hammon surname appeared 4,424 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 Hammon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hammon 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 Hammon

The surname Hammon is of Old English origin, derived from the personal name Hammond, a combination of the elements "ham" meaning home and "mund" meaning protection. It is believed to have originated in the region of Wessex, England, during the Anglo-Saxon period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hammon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hamund" and "Hamo." This suggests that the name was well-established in England by the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Hammon was often associated with certain locations, such as the village of Hammondsham in Somerset, England. This village likely derived its name from an early bearer of the Hammon surname.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William Hammon (c.1230-1295) served as the Sheriff of Oxfordshire and held lands in the area. He is mentioned in various historical records from that period.

Another early bearer of the name was Sir John Hammon (c.1350-1420), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Gloucestershire. He played a role in the local governance of the region during the late 14th and early 15th centuries.

During the Tudor period, a prominent figure named Robert Hammon (c.1510-1580) was a merchant and alderman in the City of London. He is recorded as having been involved in various trade and civic affairs of the time.

In the 17th century, a clergyman named Benjamin Hammon (1625-1689) held the position of Rector of St. Mary's Church in Sutton, Surrey. He is known for his published sermons and writings on religious matters.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Thomas Hammon (c.1630-1690), an early settler in Eastham, Massachusetts. He is noted as one of the founders of the town and played a role in its early development.

Throughout history, the surname Hammon has also been spelled in various ways, including Hammond, Hamond, and Hamon, reflecting regional variations and evolutions in spelling conventions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hammon

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

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

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