About Hammer
The surname Hammer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hamer," meaning "hammer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically one who used a hammer in their trade. The name Hammer may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or had a forceful personality.
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The surname Hammer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hammer 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 Hammer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hammer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hammer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.