About Hamwi
The surname Hamwi is of Arabic origin and is primarily found in Syria and Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamwi," which means "sweet" or "pleasant." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a sweet or pleasant disposition. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hamwi can be found across the world, particularly in countries with significant Syrian and Lebanese diaspora communities.
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The surname Hamwi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hamwi 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 Hamwi is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hamwi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hamwi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.