UK surname
An English habitational surname derived from place names meaning "home valley".
In the 1881 census there were 237 people recorded with the Hamond surname, ranking it #11,509 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 52, ranked #34,780, down from #11,509 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Clare, St Leonard Shoreditch and Rudham, East. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hamond is 348 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 78.1%.
1881 census count
237
Ranked #11,509
Modern count
52
2016, ranked #34,780
Peak year
1861
348 bearers
Map years
6
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hamond surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hamond surname density by area, 1881 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 | 342 | #6,879 |
| 1861 | historical | 348 | #7,339 |
| 1881 | historical | 237 | #11,509 |
| 1891 | historical | 213 | #14,269 |
| 1901 | historical | 153 | #17,844 |
| 1911 | historical | 150 | #17,866 |
| 1997 | modern | 58 | #31,831 |
| 1998 | modern | 49 | #33,000 |
| 1999 | modern | 46 | #33,424 |
| 2000 | modern | 50 | #33,087 |
| 2001 | modern | 42 | #33,658 |
| 2002 | modern | 33 | #34,717 |
| 2003 | modern | 30 | #35,046 |
| 2004 | modern | 38 | #34,555 |
| 2005 | modern | 37 | #34,815 |
| 2006 | modern | 39 | #34,932 |
| 2007 | modern | 42 | #34,905 |
| 2008 | modern | 44 | #34,865 |
| 2009 | modern | 51 | #34,612 |
| 2010 | modern | 54 | #34,582 |
| 2011 | modern | 52 | #34,688 |
| 2012 | modern | 50 | #34,814 |
| 2013 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
| 2014 | modern | 47 | #35,097 |
| 2015 | modern | 50 | #34,886 |
| 2016 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Clare, St Leonard Shoreditch, Rudham, East, St Pancras and Freshwater. 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 | Clare | Suffolk |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Rudham, East | Norfolk |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Freshwater | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hamond 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 Hamond, 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 Hamond surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hamond 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, Hamond 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 Hamond is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hamond, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hamond has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English personal name Hamo or Hamund, which is a combination of the elements "hām" meaning "home" and "mund" meaning "protection." These elements suggest that the name could have been given to someone who protected their home or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamond can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Hamo." This suggests that the surname was already in use in England before the Norman Conquest of 1066.
During the Middle Ages, the name Hamond was particularly prevalent in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia. It is believed that the name may have originated from the town of Hamonden, which is now known as Hampden in Buckinghamshire.
In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir John Hamond, who served as a knight and landowner in Norfolk. Another prominent figure was Walter Hamond, who was the Bishop of Rochester from 1633 to 1639.
In the 16th century, the surname Hamond was sometimes spelled as "Hammond" or "Hammon." One of the earliest recorded instances of this spelling variation can be found in the Parish Registers of St. Giles in Norwich, which mention a John Hammond in 1587.
One of the most famous historical figures with the surname Hamond was Matthew Hamon (c. 1600-1662), an English soldier and colonist who played a significant role in the early settlement of Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and was a prominent landowner in the colony.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Graham Eden Hamond (1779-1862), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of Admiral and was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
In the literary world, Philip Hamond (1625-1689) was an English poet and playwright who wrote several works in the Restoration era, including the tragedies "The Parisian Massacre" and "The Tragedy of Albinus."
Sir John Hamond (1718-1783) was a British naval officer who served in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He achieved the rank of Admiral and was appointed a Knight of the Bath.
Finally, Philip Hamond (1703-1783) was an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Steyning and later for Truro. He was also a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hamond 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 40 Hamonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.72x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 40 | 1.72x |
| Norfolk | 39 | 10.93x |
| Yorkshire | 26 | 1.13x |
| Suffolk | 25 | 8.84x |
| Lanarkshire | 13 | 1.73x |
| Lancashire | 10 | 0.36x |
| Essex | 9 | 1.96x |
| Surrey | 9 | 0.80x |
| Kent | 8 | 1.01x |
| Cambridgeshire | 7 | 4.76x |
| Hampshire | 7 | 1.47x |
| Staffordshire | 6 | 0.77x |
| Channel Islands | 5 | 7.27x |
| Devon | 4 | 0.83x |
| Durham | 4 | 0.58x |
| Anglesey | 3 | 7.29x |
| Brecknockshire | 3 | 6.46x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0.59x |
| Cumberland | 2 | 1.00x |
| Oxfordshire | 2 | 1.40x |
| Sussex | 2 | 0.51x |
| Angus | 1 | 0.46x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 0.71x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.39x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.27x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 0.32x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.32x |
| Pembrokeshire | 1 | 1.36x |
| Radnorshire | 1 | 5.34x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.27x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.17x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.33x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clare in Suffolk leads with 20 Hamonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 1481.48x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hamond surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 11 |
| Sarah | 9 |
| Elizabeth | 8 |
| Ann | 6 |
| Eliza | 5 |
| Emily | 5 |
| Jane | 5 |
| Hannah | 4 |
| Emma | 3 |
| Harriet | 3 |
| Louisa | 3 |
| Agnes | 2 |
| Alice | 2 |
| Anne | 2 |
| Elenor | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Ethel | 2 |
| Lucy | 2 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Arabella | 1 |
| Bessie | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Eleonore | 1 |
| Elisa | 1 |
| Evangeline | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Georgiana | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Katharine | 1 |
| Laura | 1 |
| Lilian | 1 |
| Lizie | 1 |
| Lousia | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Margret | 1 |
| Margt. | 1 |
| Maria | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Matilda | 1 |
| Nellie | 1 |
| Phebe | 1 |
| Polly | 1 |
| Rachel | 1 |
| Violet | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hamond surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| William | 14 |
| Thomas | 13 |
| John | 12 |
| George | 7 |
| Charles | 6 |
| James | 6 |
| Henry | 4 |
| Francis | 3 |
| Richard | 3 |
| Robert | 3 |
| Samuel | 3 |
| Alfred | 2 |
| David | 2 |
| Edward | 2 |
| Owen | 2 |
| Philip | 2 |
| Anthony | 1 |
| Arthur | 1 |
| Benjamin | 1 |
| Betty | 1 |
| Edwd. | 1 |
| Edwin | 1 |
| Elias | 1 |
| Emil | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Frederick | 1 |
| Geo.H. | 1 |
| Hanery | 1 |
| Harry | 1 |
| Jeremiah | 1 |
| Joseph | 1 |
| Leonard | 1 |
| Lewis | 1 |
| Peter | 1 |
| Phillip | 1 |
| Robt.Thos. | 1 |
| Seymour | 1 |
| Thos. | 1 |
| Waltr. | 1 |
| Washington | 1 |
| Willm. | 1 |
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 Hamond households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 23 |
| Schlr | 5 |
| General Servant | 4 |
| Laundress | 4 |
| Ag Lab | 3 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 3 |
| Annuitant | 3 |
| General Labourer | 3 |
| Laborer | 3 |
| Carpenter | 2 |
| Cook | 2 |
| Drapers Assistant | 2 |
| Errand Boy | 2 |
| Genl Laborer | 2 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Sailor | 2 |
| Tailor | 2 |
| Tailoress | 2 |
| Wife | 2 |
| Agr Lab | 1 |
| Agri Servant In Door | 1 |
| Assistant School MS | 1 |
| Bakers Boy | 1 |
| Barrister At Law J.P.D.L. | 1 |
| Bricklayers Labourer | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Butler | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Chemist (Has 1 Apprentice) | 1 |
| Clockmaker | 1 |
| Clothier Asst | 1 |
| Coachman Daug | 1 |
| Coachman Do Serv | 1 |
| Coachman Wife | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Collier | 1 |
| Commander R.N. | 1 |
| Corn Chandlers Carman | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Engine Tenter | 1 |
| F W K Stockings | 1 |
| Farm Bailiff | 1 |
| Farm Labourer | 1 |
| Farm Serv | 1 |
| Farm Servant (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farmer Of 753 Acres Employing 16 Men & 10 Boys | 1 |
| Fisherman | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gardener (ND) | 1 |
| Gen Sert | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 237 people were recorded with the Hamond surname. That placed it at #11,509 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 52 in 2016. That gives Hamond a modern rank of #34,780.
An English habitational surname derived from place names meaning "home valley".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hamond 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.