Hamnett Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Spelling was not fixed until the modern era, so Hammond could easily become Hamnett. The name is generally explained as “From the Norman personal name Hamon”.

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How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Hammond was also written Hamnett. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Hamond, Hammon and Hammons.

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