Hammers

Hammers Meaning & Origin

About Hammers
The surname Hammers is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or user of hammers. It is derived from the Middle English word "hamer," meaning "hammer," which in turn comes from the Old English word "hamor." The surname Hammers likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a blacksmith or a worker in metal, specifically using hammers in their trade. Over time, this occupational name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hammers: 2,569
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,130
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hammers based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HMRS
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H05062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 M ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈhæmərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HMRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H562

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hammers in Braille

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

The name Hammers in braille

How to sign the name Hammers using Sign Language

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

The name Hammers in sign language

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