Hanmore

Hanmore is a British surname that has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Hana" combined with "mor", meaning bog or marsh.

The Hanmore family name is primarily found in the English counties of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, where the surname has been documented for centuries. The earliest records of the Hanmore surname date back to the 13th century, showing a family with agricultural ties in the region.

Over the centuries, the Hanmore family has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trading, and craftsmanship. The surname has spread beyond its original geographical roots, with Hanmore descendants now found throughout the United Kingdom and in some parts of the former British Empire.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Hanmore have made contributions to various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The Hanmore surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and ancestry of this distinguished British family name.

There are approximately 524 people named Hanmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Hanmore.

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

  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Shaun
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amanda
  • Emma
  • Hazel
  • Jane
  • Jean
  • Jill
  • Joan
  • June
  • Karen
  • Kelly
  • Lisa
  • Mandy
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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