About Hamersley
The surname Hamersley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hamor" meaning "hammer" and the word "ley" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hamersley can be interpreted as "clearing or meadow where hammers were used." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived or worked in an area where hammers were used, such as a blacksmith or a metalworker.
The surname Hamersley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hamersley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hamersley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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