UK surname
An English habitational surname derived from the village of Hamble in Hampshire.
In the 1881 census there were 38 people recorded with the Hamble surname, ranking it #28,285 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #28,285 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newcastle St Andrew, Loughton and Sunderland. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hamble is 165 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 84.2%.
1881 census count
38
Ranked #28,285
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1861
165 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hamble surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hamble surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 75 | #20,268 |
| 1861 | historical | 165 | #14,112 |
| 1881 | historical | 38 | #28,285 |
| 1891 | historical | 94 | #24,820 |
| 1901 | historical | 8 | #33,289 |
| 1911 | historical | 25 | #30,654 |
| 2002 | modern | 2 | #38,400 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 3 | #38,494 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 6 | #38,008 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newcastle St Andrew, Loughton, Sunderland, Newcastle All Saints and Sutton with Duckmanton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle St Andrew | Northumberland |
| 2 | Loughton | Buckinghamshire |
| 3 | Sunderland | Durham |
| 4 | Newcastle All Saints | Northumberland |
| 5 | Sutton with Duckmanton | Derbyshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hamble surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hamble, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hamble surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hamble household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hamble is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hamble is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hamble, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hamble traces its origins to England, with historical roots that stretch back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have first emerged in the Anglo-Saxon period, generally around the 8th to 11th centuries. The name is likely derived from a geographical location, as was common with many English surnames of this era. Specifically, it may be connected to the place names Hamble-le-Rice and Hamble, which are located in Hampshire, England.
The Old English term hamm, meaning a water meadow or land hemmed in by water, combined with the suffix leah, meaning wood or clearing, possibly contributed to the formation of the surname. This suggests that those bearing the name originally hailed from a region characterized by such a landscape. Historical references to the name can be found in early records and manuscripts, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which makes mention of the place Hamble in Hampshire.
The earliest recorded example of the surname likely dates to the late 12th century. For instance, a record from 1189 cites a William de Hamble, placing the name directly within the context of feudal England. Additionally, the Curia Regis Rolls of 1201 mention a Thomas de Hamble, further evidencing the surname's use during the medieval period.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Hamble was borne by several noteworthy individuals. Richard Hamble, born around 1520 and mentioned in the Hampshire subsidy rolls of 1545, represents one of the earliest identified persons with this surname. Another significant figure includes John Hamble, who lived from 1615 to 1672 and served as a notable local magistrate in Hampshire.
In the 18th century, the name appears again with Thomas Hamble, born in 1733, who became a prominent merchant in the port city of Southampton. During the 19th century, Mary Hamble, born in 1805, gained recognition as a pioneer schoolteacher, contributing to the education reforms in rural Hampshire.
Well into the 20th century, George Hamble, born in 1878 and known for his contributions to local history and genealogy, authored several papers on the history of Hampshire, thereby perpetuating the legacy of the surname. These historical records and individual accounts highlight the enduring presence of the Hamble surname in England over many centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hamble surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 12 Hambles recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.08x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 12 | 3.08x |
| Midlothian | 6 | 11.48x |
| Durham | 4 | 3.45x |
| Kent | 4 | 3.01x |
| Northumberland | 3 | 5.17x |
| Channel Islands | 2 | 17.30x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3.80x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.16x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 1.64x |
| Dorset | 1 | 3.91x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.79x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.53x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.52x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.26x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cranston in Midlothian leads with 6 Hambles recorded in 1881 and an index of 4615.38x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cranston | 6 | 4615.38x |
| Limehouse London | 5 | 116.82x |
| Ebchester | 4 | 2222.22x |
| Tottenham | 4 | 64.41x |
| Longbenton | 3 | 121.95x |
| Deptford St Nicholas | 2 | 188.68x |
| Islington London | 2 | 5.29x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 2 | 14.71x |
| St Peter Port | 2 | 93.46x |
| Barony | 1 | 3.13x |
| Battersea | 1 | 6.97x |
| Brighton | 1 | 7.54x |
| Derby St Werburgh | 1 | 28.33x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 4.61x |
| Latchford | 1 | 175.44x |
| Lewisham | 1 | 14.08x |
| Sturminster | 1 | 400.00x |
| Wilmington | 1 | 526.32x |
| York St Mary Bshpshl | 1 | 10000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hamble surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hamble surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Hamble households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Clog Maker | 1 |
| Clog Maker (Unemployed) | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 |
| Cook (D S) | 1 |
| Cook Dom | 1 |
| Domc Servant | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Driller (Artiz) | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Lace Clipper | 1 |
| Mate | 1 |
| Moulder In Iron Wks | 1 |
| Railway Signalman | 1 |
| Sewing Machine Agent | 1 |
| Smith | 1 |
| Tailoress | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 38 people were recorded with the Hamble surname. That placed it at #28,285 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Hamble a modern rank of #38,110.
An English habitational surname derived from the village of Hamble in Hampshire.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hamble bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.