HAMMETT
Hammett
Hammett is an English surname that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name Haimet, which means "home-maker" or "shelter".
Origin
The Hammett surname is primarily found in various regions of England, such as Yorkshire, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Variants
Variants of the Hammett surname include Hamnett, Hamlet, and Hamlett, among others. These variations reflect the evolution of the name through different historical and regional influences.
Notable People
- Dashiell Hammett (1894–1961): An American author known for his hard-boiled detective novels, including "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man".
- John Hammett (b. 1953): A British philosopher and theologian, known for his work on Baptist theology and ecclesiology.
Legacy
The Hammett surname has left a lasting impact in various fields, from literature to academia. Its historical roots in England and subsequent global spread have contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
In modern times, individuals bearing the surname Hammett continue to uphold its heritage and traditions, serving as a reminder of the name's significance in British history.
There are approximately 2,190 people named Hammett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,906th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Hammett.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Lynda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Hammatt
- Hammitt
- Hamett
- Hamet
- Hamati
- Hametty
- Hameti
- Hammet
- Haimeed
- Hamaad
- Hamad
- Hamada
- Hamade
- Hamadi
- Hamadou
- Hamaid
- Hamaida
- Hamatty
- Hamd
- Hamda
- Hamdaoui
- Hamdi
- Hamdo
- Hamed
- Hameda
- Hamedi
- Hameed
- Hameedi
- Hameid
- Hamid
- Hamida
- Hamidi
- Hamidou
- Hamidu
- Hamied
- Hamit
- Hamiti
- Hammad
- Hammadi
- Hammat
- Hamme
- Hammed
- Hammeton
- Hammid
- Hammit
- Hammod
- Hammott
- Hammoud
- Hammouda
- Hammoudi
- Hammuda
- Hamnet
- Hamnett
- Hamnette
- Hamod
- Hamode
- Hamodi
- Hamood
- Hamoodi
- Hamott
- Hamoud
- Hamouda
- Hamoudi
- Hamud
- Hamuda
- Hamude
- Hanmett
- Hemadi
- Hemati
- Hemed
- Hemet
- Hemett
- Hemitt
- Hemmadi
- Hemmat
- Hemmati
- Hemmet
- Hemmett
- Hemmit
- Hemmitt
- Himat
- Himid
- Himmet
- Himoud
- Himt
- Hmed
- Hmeid
- Hmood
- Hmoud
- Hommet
- Humadi
- Hummadi
- Humt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.