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Hammond History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables World Ranking

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Hammond History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The name Hammond originated with the Anglo-Saxon tribes that once ruled Britain. It is derived from Hamon, an Old French personal name brought to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

"The name appears in Normandy during the following century as a surname, for Geoffrey, Ranulph, Waleran, Richard, and Stephen Hamon or Hammon are found on the Exchequer Rolls of the Duchy in 1180-98; and, as Hammond, became common in England. The last Abbot of Battle was a Hammond." 1

Early Origins of the Hammond family

The surname Hammond was first found in Kent. The Roll of Battle Abbey reveals that two brothers, sons or grandsons of Hamon Dentatus accompanied the Conqueror in his Conquest. The first was Robert Fitz-Hamon, the renowned Conqueror of Glamorganshire and the second was Haimon, named in the Domesday Book as "Dapifer," for having received the office of Lord Steward for the King. The latter died issueless while the former had four daughters, three of which had conventual lives. 2

The remaining daughter named Mabel married Robert Fitzroy, Earl of Gloucester. Hamon Dentatus had two other sons: Richard of Granville; and Creuquer who inherited the Barony of Chatham from Robert Fitz-Hamon and many of the Kentish estates of Hamon Dapifer. 2

These estates were passed down to Haimon de Crévequer (died 1208) who had one son Robert Haimon. The latter joined the confederacy of Barons against Henry III., and as a consequence lost all his estates.

Later, West-Acre in Norfolk was home to a branch of the family. "It is the property of A. Hamond, Esq., whose seat here, High House, is a handsome mansion in the Italian style, finely situated in a well-wooded park. The church is partly in the early and partly in the later English style, with a square embattled tower, and contains the mausoleum of the Hamond family, and many beautiful monuments to several of its members." 3

Early History of the Hammond family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hammond research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1209, 1579, 1600, 1605, 1621, 1630, 1647, 1654, 1658, 1660, 1665, 1672, 1681, 1716 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Hammond History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hammond Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Hammond has appeared include Hammond, Hammon, Hammons, Hamon, Hamond and others.

Early Notables of the Hammond family

Notables of the family at this time include

Matthew Hammond (died 1579) Unitarian ploughwright from Hetherset, Norfolk, who was executed for his beliefs
Thomas Hammond (c. 1600-1658), an officer in the New Model Army and a regicide
Henry Hammond (1605-1660), an English churchman
Thomas Hammond (1630-1681), an English-born merchant and landowner who settled in Norway, father of Sara Hammond
his daughter, Sara Hammond (1672-1716) was a Norwegian landowner and businesswoman
Robert Hammond (1621-1654) English officer in the New Model Army under Oliver Cromwell during the First English Civil War who best known for his year-long role in keeping Charles I of England in custo...

Hammond World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hammond is the 398^th most popular surname with an estimated 69,636 people with that name. 4 However, in Canada, the name Hammond is ranked the 781^st most popular surname with an estimated 6,879 people with that name. 5 And in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Hammond is the 256^th popular surname with an estimated 173 people with that name. 6 Australia ranks Hammond as 255^th with 13,589 people. 7 New Zealand ranks Hammond as 225^th with 2,555 people. 8 The United Kingdom ranks Hammond as 246^th with 24,421 people. 9

Migration of the Hammond family to Ireland

Some of the Hammond family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 75 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hammond migration to the United States +

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Hammond arrived in North America very early:

Hammond Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Elizabeth Hammond and her husband settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1630 with their four children
Daniel Hammond, who settled in Bermuda in 1635
Daniell Hammond, aged 12, who landed in Bermuda in 1635 10
Mrs. Phililipa Hammond, British settler who sailed from Isle of Wight arriving in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630 aboard the ship "Ambrose" as part of the Winthrop Fleet 11
Thomas Hammond, who landed in Hingham, Massachusetts in 1636 10
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hammond Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Edward Hammond, who landed in Virginia in 1714 10
John Hammond, who landed in Virginia in 1714 10
Mary Hammond, who arrived in New England in 1744 10
George Hammond, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765 10
Joseph Hammond, who settled in Maryland in 1774

Hammond Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mary Ann Hammond, aged 27, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 10
John Hammond, who landed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1808 10
Hugh Hammond, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 10
Henry Hammond, aged 38, who arrived in America in 1821 10
Robert Hammond, who landed in New York in 1837 10
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hammond migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hammond Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Ezra Hammond, who arrived in Nova Sootia in 1749
Ann Hammond, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
Phillip Hammond, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750
Henry Hammond, who arrived in Fort Cumberland Nova Scotia with his wife and three children in 1774
Henry Hammond, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1774

Hammond Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Henry Hammond, who arrived in Canada in 1820
Margaret Hammond, aged 25, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship "John & Mary" from Belfast, Ireland
James Hammond, aged 24, a carpenter, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Preston" from Sligo, Ireland
Mrs. Martha Hammond, aged 35 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Elizabeth" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in July 1847 12
Miss. Martin Hammond, aged 22 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Free Trader" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in August 1847 12
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hammond migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hammond Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. John Hammond, English convict who was convicted in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 13
Mr. Goodwin Hammond, English convict who was convicted in Norwich, Norfolk, England for life, transported aboard the "Elizabeth" in May 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
Mr. Robert Goodwin Hammond, English convict who was convicted in Norfolk, England for life, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 16th January 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 15
Mr. John Hammond who was convicted in Derby, England for life, transported aboard the "Dick" on 2nd October 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 16
Thomas Hammond, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Asia" on April 1st, 1822, settling in New South Wales, Australia 17
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hammond migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hammond Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

James Hammond, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1840
William Hammond, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
Susannah Hammond, aged 21, a stay maker, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
Matthew Hammond, who landed in Rangitikei, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship George Fife
Richard Hammond, who landed in Rangitikei, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship Geo Fife
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Hammond (post 1700) +

Julian Crifton Hammond (1943-2022), American professional ABA basketball player for the Denver Rockets (1967 to 1971)
Albert Hammond Jr. (b. 1980), (né Hammond III) an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and music producer. He is best known for his role in the American rock band The Strokes
Mike Hammond (1962-2015), American co-founder of Gateway Inc, an American computer hardware company based in Irvine, California
Kim Crane Hammond (1944-2017), American AFL and NFL footballer who later became a judge in Flagler County, Florida
Darryl Hammond (1967-2017), American arena football wide receiver / defensive back
James Henry Hammond (1807-1864), South Carolina Governor and Senator
David Hammond, American Olympic sliver medalist for swimming at the 1904 games
Laurens Hammond (1895-1973), American engineer and inventor of the Hammond organ, the Hammond Clock
Tom Hammond (b. 1944), American journalist
Raymond P. Hammond (b. 1964), American poet, critic and editor
... (Another 23 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Hammond family +

Flight 191

Mattie Hammond (d. 1979), American passenger from Los Angeles, California, USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 18

Hillsborough disaster

Philip Hammond (1974-1989), English schoolboy who was attending the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough Stadium, in Sheffield, Yorkshire when the stand allocated area became overcrowded and 96 people were crushed in what became known as the Hillsborough disaster and he died from his injuries 19

HMAS Sydney II

Mr. Lawson Hammond (1921-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Auburn, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 20

HMS Royal Oak

Wilfred Leslie Hammond (1906-1939), British Petty Officer Steward with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 21
John Sidney Hammond (d. 1939), British Leading Cook with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 21

North Sea Flood

William Allen Hammond, British traveler aboard the ferry "Princess Victoria" killed in the North Sea Flood, a major storm surge in 1953

RMS Lusitania

Mr. Ogden Haggerty Hammond, American 1st Class Passenger from Bernardsville, New York, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 20 22
Mrs. Mary Picton Hammond, American 1st Class Passenger from Bernardsville, New York, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking by escaping in life boat 20 22
Mr. Frederick Sydney Hammond, Canadian 1st Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada going to England to join the Brisith Army, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking 22
Mrs. Kathleen Saunders Hammond, Canadian 1st Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada going to England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 22

SS Caribou

Mr. William Charles Henry Weston Hammond, O.B.E., British passenger who was Royal Air Force was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, he survived the sinking, died in 1949
Mr. Gerald Hammond, Newfoundland passenger from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, he died in the sinking

SS Southern Cross

Mr. William Hammond (1884-1914), Newfoundlander from St. John's who was aboard the "SS Southern Cross" when it is suspected she sank between the 31st March 1914 and early April during the storm with a heavy load of pelts; no survivors were ever found

The Hammond Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Per tot discrimina verun
Motto Translation: Through so many dangers

Citations +

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Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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"Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
"Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
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"UK surname ranking." UK Surname map, https://www.surnamemap.eu/unitedkingdom/surnames_ranking.php?p=10
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Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 31)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/baring
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 1st March 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/elizabeth
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 14th July 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/atlas
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 8th July 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/Dick
State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Asia 1 voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1822 with 190 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1822
Flight 191's Victims - latimes. (Retrieved 2014, April 16) . Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com/1985-08-04/news/mn-4349_1_fort-lauderdale-area
Hillsborough Victims (retreived 21st March 2021). Retreived from https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/15/remembering-96-victims-hillsborough-disaster-30-years-9206566/
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