About Hemphill
The surname Hemphill is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "hemp" and "hill," which together mean "a hill where hemp was grown." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or worked on a hill where hemp was cultivated. Over time, the surname Hemphill has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Hemphill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hemphill 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 Hemphill is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hemphill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hemphill using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.