Surname etymology?

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Surname etymology?

What is the etymology of the surname "Hampshire"?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: While some surnames come from occupations of our ancestors (like Farmer), many others come from locations. This is one such example. Hampshire is a county in England (shire=county). It's possible that ancestors of a person with that surname came from this area. Here's a link to help explain the origins of the name, as it has gone through a few changes since the Anglo Saxon times. http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/...