HAMPSTEAD
Hampstead
Hampstead is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "ham," meaning homestead, and "stede," meaning place. The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a homestead.
The Hampstead surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historical connections to the Old English language and culture. The name's prevalence can be traced back to medieval times when hereditary surnames became more common.
Famous individuals with the surname Hampstead are limited, given that the name is not widely recognised in popular culture. However, there may be notable individuals with this surname who have made contributions to various fields.
In contemporary times, the surname Hampstead may be increasingly rare, owing to the decline in the use of traditional surnames as identifying markers. Nevertheless, individuals bearing the surname Hampstead can still be found, with many likely tracing their ancestry back to regions where the name has historical roots.
There are approximately 198 people named Hampstead in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Hampstead.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Anthony
- David
- Geoffrey
- Graham
- Karl
- Keith
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
- Vince
Female
- Faye
- Jeanette
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Rebecca
Similar and related surnames
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