About Hammell
The surname Hammell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacAmhalghaidh," meaning "son of Amhalghaidh." The name Amhalghaidh itself is believed to be derived from the Old Norse name "Amhlaibh," meaning "viking" or "ruler of the world." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Hammell, Hamill, and Hamel, among others. The surname Hammell typically indicates a Scottish or Irish ancestry and is associated with individuals whose ancestors were likely involved in Viking or Norse activities.
The surname Hammell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hammell 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 Hammell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hammell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hammell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.