About Hemlock
The surname Hemlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hæmeloc," meaning "hemlock tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a hemlock tree or in a place named after the tree. The hemlock tree is known for its poisonous properties, and the surname may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a poisonous or dangerous nature.
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The surname Hemlock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hemlock 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 Hemlock is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hemlock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hemlock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.