About Hamersly
The surname Hamersly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hamor" meaning "hammer" and the suffix "-ley" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hamersly can be interpreted as "dweller at the hammer clearing" or "one who lived near a meadow where hammers were used." It is likely that the name originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked with hammers or lived near a place where hammers were used.
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The surname Hamersly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hamersly 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 Hamersly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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