2000
#14,415
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,901
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.70
Rare Last name
Hammontree
A locational surname referring to someone living near a prominent oak or other tree in a village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,171 Americans carry the last name Hammontree. That puts it at #14,988 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 157,879 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hammontree surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.2K
1 in 157,879
Census rank
#14,988
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,893 bearers of the surname Hammontree in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14988th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hammontree, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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While there are no definitive historical references to the name Hammontree in major records or manuscripts, such as the Domesday Book, it is possible that the name appeared in local parish records or land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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hammontree
Among Census respondents with the surname Hammontree, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hammontree bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hammontree surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 1,729
- Two or more races3.4% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 57
- Black or African American0.8% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hammontree
Hammontree appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,814
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,002
+101 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 399 places
2020
#14,988
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,893
-109 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.63
Rank movement Down 174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,415 | 1,901 | 0.70 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,814 | 2,002 | 0.68 | +101 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 399 places |
| 2020 | #14,988 | 1,893 | 0.63 | -109 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 174 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hammontree surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,814 | #14,988 | -1.2% |
| Count | 2,002 | 1,893 | -5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.68 | 0.63 | -6.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hammontree bearers went from 2,002 to 1,893 (-5.4% change). The surname moved down 174 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,814 to #14,988.
FAQ
Hammontree surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hammontree?
Name Census estimates that about 2,171 living Americans carry the surname Hammontree. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 157,879 residents.
How common is Hammontree?
Hammontree ranks #14,988 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,893 people with the surname Hammontree. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,171), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.63 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.63 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hammontree.
Has Hammontree become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hammontree went from 2,002 recorded bearers to 1,893. That is a decrease of 109 (-5.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,814 to #14,988.
What does the Census say about the background of Hammontree?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hammontree, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hammontree in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (1,729 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hammontree appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Hispanic (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hammontree (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hammontree mean?
A locational surname referring to someone living near a prominent oak or other tree in a village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hammontree (0.63 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hammontree?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.