HAMES
Hames
Hames is an English surname of ancient origins, believed to have originated from the Middle English word "hām" which means home or homestead. The surname is classed as being of locational origin, referring to a person who lived near or worked at a place called Hames or a similar-sounding place.
The first recorded instance of the surname Hames dates back to the 13th century in the county of Surrey, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with branches of the family found in the United States, Australia, and other English-speaking nations.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Hames have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to its historical and cultural significance.
The coat of arms associated with the Hames surname typically features symbols such as an oak tree to represent strength and longevity, a lion to symbolize courage, and a chevron for protection.
Today, the surname Hames is relatively uncommon but continues to be cherished by those who proudly bear it as a mark of their heritage and familial identity.
There are approximately 1,661 people named Hames in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,927th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Hames.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Steven
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Daphne
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Ames
- Amis
- Amiss
- Emes
- Haimes
- Haims
- Haime
- Hamas
- Ham
- Hamb
- Hahm
- Haim
- Haes
- Hame
- Haeems
- Hamaizia
- Hamed
- Hamess
- Hamey
- Hamici
- Hamie
- Hamies
- Hamis
- Hamisi
- Hamm
- Hammas
- Hamme
- Hammes
- Hamms
- Hamn
- Hampe
- Hamps
- Hamre
- Hams
- Hamsa
- Hamsey
- Hamza
- Hamzaoui
- Hamze
- Hamzi
- Hamzie
- Hayes
- Haymas
- Hayme
- Haymes
- Hayms
- Heam
- Heame
- Heames
- Heams
- Heamus
- Heems
- Heimbs
- Heime
- Heimes
- Heims
- Hemas
- Hemes
- Hemici
- Hemies
- Hemis
- Hemme
- Hemmes
- Hemmise
- Hemms
- Hemnes
- Hemns
- Hems
- Hemsi
- Hemus
- Hemuss
- Heyme
- Heymes
- Heymoz
- Hiams
- Himes
- Himms
- Hims
- Himues
- Himus
- Himz
- Hoimes
- Homas
- Homes
- Hommes
- Homs
- Homsi
- Homza
- Hoomes
- Humes
- Humza
- Hyhams
- Hymas
- Hymass
- Hymes
- Hymos
- Hyms
- Hymus
- Yhomas
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.