HAMLING
Hamling
Origin and Meaning
Hamling is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name Hemela, which itself is a variant of Hamel meaning "scarred" or "mutilated". Over time, this personal name transformed into the surname Hamling.
Distribution and Spelling Variants
The surname Hamling is relatively rare and is predominantly found in England. Variants of the name may include Hamlyn, Hamlen, and Hamblin.
Notable Individuals
One notable individual with the surname Hamling is Michael Hamling, a British artist known for his vivid and abstract paintings, which have been exhibited in galleries across the UK.
In Popular Culture
The surname Hamling has not been widely referenced in popular culture, but its historical roots in Anglo-Saxon England make it an intriguing choice for writers and genealogists exploring British heritage.
There are approximately 258 people named Hamling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Hamling.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Adrian
- Clive
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Beryl
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Katie
- Kim
- Linda
- Lynda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.