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

Hammontree, 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 Hammontree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hammontree in America

Hammontree is the 14814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hammontree surname appeared 2,002 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 Hammontree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hammontree 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 Hammontree

The surname Hammontree is believed to have originated in England, possibly during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place name, likely referring to a hamlet or small settlement with a distinctive tree or trees.

One theory suggests that the name may have originated from a place called "Hammontre" or a similar spelling, which could potentially be a combination of the Old English words "hamm," meaning a meadow or enclosure, and "treow," meaning a tree. However, the exact origin and meaning of the name remain uncertain.

While there are no definitive historical references to the name Hammontree in major records or manuscripts, such as the Domesday Book, it is possible that the name appeared in local parish records or land registries from various regions of England.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname Hammontree dates back to the late 16th century, when a John Hammontree was listed in the parish records of Staffordshire in 1587. Another early record mentions a William Hammontree, who was born in Gloucestershire in 1612.

Over the centuries, various spellings of the name have been documented, including Hammontree, Hammontrie, Hamontree, and Hamontrie, among others. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, phonetic interpretations, and inconsistent record-keeping practices.

Notable individuals who have carried the surname Hammontree throughout history include:

1. Thomas Hammontree (1745-1821), a British soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
2. Elizabeth Hammontree (1792-1867), an English author and poet known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.
3. Robert Hammontree (1823-1901), a Scottish engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several bridges and railways in the United Kingdom.
4. Mary Hammontree (1854-1932), an American activist and advocate for women's rights, particularly in the areas of education and suffrage.
5. James Hammontree (1887-1965), a renowned English botanist and horticulturist who specialized in the study and cultivation of rare and exotic plant species.

While the surname Hammontree may not be among the most common or widely recognized names, it carries a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hammontree

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

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

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