HANMER
Hanmer
Hanmer is a medieval English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, hailing from the village of Hanmer in the county of Shropshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "ham," meaning home or village, and "mere," meaning lake.
History:
The Hanmer family has a long and noble history in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. The surname was commonly found among the landed gentry and aristocracy, with the Hanmer family being particularly prominent in the counties of Shropshire and Flintshire.
Notable Individuals:
- Sir Thomas Hanmer (1677-1746): A politician and Speaker of the House of Commons, known for his scholarly work on Shakespeare.
- Maj. Gen. Sir Frederick Arthur Montague Hanmer (1837-1913): A distinguished military officer who served in various conflicts during the Victorian era.
- Dame Margaret Irene Hanmer (1894-1982): An influential women's rights advocate and suffragette.
Modern Day:
Today, the surname Hanmer is relatively uncommon, with many descendants of the Hanmer family having dispersed across different parts of the United Kingdom and the world. The name continues to carry a sense of lineage and heritage for those who bear it, connecting them to a rich historical past rooted in England's medieval era.
Typical given names associated with the Hanmer surname
Male
- Allen
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- George
- Idris
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
Female
- Christine
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Naomi
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 1,097 people named Hanmer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,871st most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Hanmer.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Hanmer
- Ronald Hanmer - Composer (1917 to 1994)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.