Hamaker

Hamaker Meaning & Origin

About Hamaker
The surname Hamaker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "hamaker," meaning a maker or seller of hammers. It is a variant of the Dutch word "hamer," which translates to "hammer" in English. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a carpenter, specializing in the production or sale of hammers. Over time, the surname Hamaker has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hamaker: 1,473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hamaker 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 Hamaker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HMKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H050206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 M EY0 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙ‘meΙͺkΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HMKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hamaker in Braille

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

The name Hamaker in braille

How to sign the name Hamaker using Sign Language

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

The name Hamaker in sign language

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