HAMON
Hamon
Hamon is a British surname of Old French origin, derived from the personal name Haimo or Hamo. The name has ancient roots and is found in various forms across the British Isles.
Origins
The surname Hamon dates back to the medieval period in England, when it was introduced by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest. The name is derived from the Old Germanic name Haimo, which means "home" or "house". It was a popular name among the Normans and was borne by several notable individuals in history.
Distribution
The surname Hamon is found in various regions across the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas that have historical ties to Norman influence. It is more common in England and Wales, particularly in regions like Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
Notable Bearers
- Geoffrey Hamon - A medieval knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
- Mary Hamon - A renowned artist known for her landscape paintings in the 19th century.
- John Hamon - A prominent politician who served in the British Parliament during the 20th century.
References
- Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2005.
- Bardsley, Charles Wareing. English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Clearfield Co, 1906.
There are approximately 370 people named Hamon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Hamon.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Raymond
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
- Tony
Female
- Carole
- Claire
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Jane
- Jennifer
- June
- Laura
- Lisa
- Martine
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hamen
- Hammonds
- Hallman
- Halma
- Hammon
- Hammond
- Halman
- Haman
- Hamman
- Hammen
- Hameen
- Hamano
- Hammant
- Hamment
- Hammonde
- Hammand
- Hamo
- Hammons
- Hammont
- Hamnon
- Hamond
- Hamons
- Hamou
- Hanmon
- Harman
- Harmon
- Haymen
- Haymon
- Heamen
- Heamon
- Hemen
- Hemmen
- Hemmons
- Hemon
- Hemons
- Humon
- Hamdon
- Hamlon
- Hammou
- Hamn
- Hamod
- Hamonou
- Hampon
- Hamson
- Hamton
- Hemens
- Hayman
- Homan
- Howman
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.