Hamacher

Hamacher Meaning & Origin

About Hamacher
The surname Hamacher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hamacher," meaning "stonecutter" or "quarryman." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked in the stone industry, specifically cutting or quarrying stones. The name Hamacher is relatively common in Germany and can be traced back to medieval times when the stone industry played a significant role in construction and architecture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hamacher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hamacher: 800
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,502
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hamacher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hamacher is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HMKR
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 M AH0 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhæməkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HMKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hamacher in Braille

Here's how to represent Hamacher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hamacher in braille

How to sign the name Hamacher using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hamacher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hamacher in sign language

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