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Halse - Hammerschmidt

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Hamilton

The surname Hamilton, which has Anglo-Saxon origins, has been a common name throughout England and has been recorded as such since the seventh century. This common surname is likely derived from the ancient English word “hamel,” which means an area void of trees or scarred. Some Hamilton’s may have derived the name from the town of Hamilton of Glasgow.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Ham

Ham is a surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. It is derived from the ancient English word “hamm,” which means a low-lying meadow near a stream. As such, the surname Ham likely referred to an individual who lived near such a place. The name has been recorded since 1275, for Robert de la Hamme of Sussex, and the reign of King Edward I, which was often known as “The Hammer of the Scots.”

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