Hamill
“descendant of Ádhmall, 'quick, ready, active'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Hamill an Irish name?
Hamill is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hÁdhmaill.
What does the surname Hamill mean?
Hamill (Irish: Ó hÁdhmaill) means “descendant of Ádhmall, 'quick, ready, active'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Hamill from?
The historic homeland of the Hamill name is Tyrone, Armagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Hamill?
Ó hÁdhmaill. Related spellings: Hammill, O'Hamill.
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