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Hamilton
Hamilton is a locational surname of English origin, derived from a place name such as Hameldone or Hambleton in northern England. The name was carried into Scotland by…
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Hansen
The surname Hansen is a Scandinavian patronymic meaning "son of Hans". It is most common in Denmark, Norway, and the Faroe Islands, and has spread to English‑speaking countries…
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Hernández
Hernández is a Spanish patronymic surname meaning ‘son of Hernán, Hernando, or Fernando’, a form of the Germanic name Ferdinand. It has been common in Spanish‑speaking countries since…
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Hill
The surname Hill means “person who lived on a hill” and is of English and Scottish topographic origin. It ranks among the most common surnames in England, Scotland,…
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Hoffmann
The surname Hoffmann is of German linguistic origin, derived from Middle High German hofmann meaning 'farmer'. It is an occupational surname that identified individuals who worked on or…
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Hughes
The surname Hughes is a patronymic name meaning "son of Hugh" that originates in both Welsh and Irish traditions. It also has a French‑Picard variant. Distribution is strongest…
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