Hamp

Hamp Meaning & Origin

About Hamp
The surname Hamp is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hamm" meaning "enclosure" or "homestead." It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with a particular enclosure or homestead. The name Hamp may also have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a ham or enclosure, such as being sturdy or protective.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hamp: 1,071
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23662
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hamp 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 Hamp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HMP
🗽 NYSIIS
HAN
🔊 Soundex
H051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 M P
🌐 IPA
/hæmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hamp in Braille

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

The name Hamp in braille

How to sign the name Hamp using Sign Language

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

The name Hamp in sign language

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