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![Show Contents]() Hamelin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Hamelin familyThe surname Hamelin was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Hamelin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hamelin research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1630, 1692 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Hamelin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hamelin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hamel, Hamelaers, Hamelberg, Hamelen, Hamelenberg, Hamelin, Hamelinck, Hamelinière, Hamme and many more. Early Notables of the Hamelin familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Hendrick Hamel (1630-1692), the first Westerner to write about the Joseon Dynasty era in Korea. He was a bookkeeper with the Dutch East India Company but...
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hamelin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hamelin World RankingIn Canada, the name Hamelin is the 785th most popular surname with an estimated 6,852 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Hamelin is ranked the 375th most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Hamelin is the 626th popular surname with an estimated 7,538 people with that name. 3
 Hamelin migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hamelin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- T. Hamelin, aged 27, who immigrated to America, in 1895
Hamelin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Henri Hamelin, aged 32, who landed in America from Paris, France, in 1907
- Blanche Hamelin, aged 24, who settled in America from Paris, France, in 1911
- Pierre Hamelin, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States from Paris, France, in 1911
- Lorenzo Hamelin, aged 49, who settled in America, in 1917
- Andri Hamelin, aged 23, who landed in America from Paris, France, in 1917
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hamelin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Louis Hamelin, son of Nicolas and Jeanne, who married Antoine Aubert, daughter of Jacques and Antoine, in Quebec on 7th August 1679 4
- Nicolas Hamelin, son of Nicolas and Jeanne, who married Marie-Madeleine Leclerc, daughter of Louis and Périnne, in Quebec on 15th June 1682 4
- François Hamelin, son of Nicolas and Jeanne, who married Marie-Madeleine Aubert, daughter of Jacques and Antoine, in Deschambault-Grondines, Quebec on 27th November 1685 4
Hamelin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Jacques Hamelin, son of Louis and Antoinette, who married Antoinette Richard, daughter of Marin and Marie-Madeleine, in Deschambault-Grondines, Quebec on 10th August 1707 4
- François Hamelin, son of François and Marie-Madeleine, who married Madeleine Dumontier, daughter of François and Marie-Madeleine, in Quebec on 19th February 1721 4
- Laurent Hamelin, son of François and Marie-Madeleine, who married Madeleine Gariépy, daughter of François and Geneviève, in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, on 3rd February 1723 4
- Joseph-Marie Hamelin, son of Louis and Antoinette, who married Geneviève De Chavigny, daughter of François and Geneviève, in Deschambault-Grondines, Quebec on 15th January 1724 4
- René Hamelin, son of François and Marie-Madeleine, who married Louise Dumontier, daughter of François and Marie-Madeleine, in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, on 4th November 1730 4
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Hamelin (post 1700) | + |
- Robert James Hamelin (b. 1967), American former first baseman and designated hitter in Major League Baseball
- Bob Hamelin (b. 1967), American former Major League Baseball player
- Charles Hamelin OLY (b. 1984), Canadian short track speed skater, six-time Olympic medalist having won four gold, one silver and one bronze during the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics
- François Hamelin (b. 1986), Canadian two-time gold, five-time silver medalist short track speed skater from Sainte-Julie, Quebec
- Dave Hamelin (b. 1980), Canadian musician, songwriter and producer known for his work with indie rock band the Stills
- Salomon Hamelin (1810-1893), Canadian politician who served in the Legislative Council of Manitoba from 1871 to 1876
- Joseph Hamelin (1873-1947), Canadian politician from Manitoba who served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1914 to 1927, paternal grandson of Salomon Hamelin
- Jean-Guy Hamelin (1925-2018), Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Rouyn-Noranda (1973–2001)
- Marc-Andre Hamelin (b. 1961), Canadian concert pianist, winner of the 2008 and the 2012 Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year
- Louis-Edmond Hamelin (b. 1923), Canadian geographer
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