Hammond

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Hammond is a family name, a place name, and a type of organ.

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[edit] Surname and Etymology

The surname, or family name, Hammond is generally ascribed as being a place-name, and of Norman etymology. The meaning is generally understood to be either "Village on the Hill" or "Village's Mound", although Old English and German roots can imply a protective circle of earth.

  • "Ham-", akin to hamm, hamlet or village (Norman)
  • "-mond", akin to mount or hill, but also mound. (Norman)

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[edit] People

Some notable people with the surname Hammond include:

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  • Ashley Hammond, a character in the Power Rangers television series
  • Evey Hammond, the protagonist in both the 1980s graphic novel series and the 2006 film adaptation V for Vendetta, played in the film by Natalie Portman
  • Major General (later Lieutenant General) George Hammond, the head of Stargate Command in the sci-fi television show Stargate SG-1
  • Hector Hammond, a DC Universe supervillain, primarily an enemy of Green Lantern
  • John Parker Hammond, a fictional millionaire, head of In-Gen and the creator of Jurassic Park.
  • Reggie Hammond, protagonist played by Eddie Murphy in the movie "48 Hours."

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