The name Hamilton probably originated in the village of Hamilton, Leicestershire, England,[1][2] but bearers of that name became established in the 13th century in Lanarkshire, Scotland.[2] The town of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire was named after the family some time before 1445.[3][4] Contemporary Hamiltons are either descended from the original noble family, or descended from people named after the town.[5][3]

Scottish nobility

People with the surname

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References

  1. ↑ P. H. Reaney (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.</ref details/dictionaryofsurn00patr|url-access=registration|author1=Patrick Hanks|authorlink1=Patrick Hanks|author2=Flavia Hodges|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=1988}}
  2. 1 2 Cottle, Basil (1978). The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Penguin Books.
  3. 1 2 Dorward, David (1995). Scottish Surnames. Collins.
  4. ↑ Whyte, Donald (1996). Scottish Surnames & Families. Birlinn.
  5. ↑ Patrick Hanks; Flavia Hodges (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
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