About the Hampden Surname

Hampden is one more way Hampton has been written over the centuries. It is a place-based name: “From Hampton, "home farm"”.

Hampden coat of arms

Arms linked to Hampton and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Hampton was also written Hampden. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Hamptone and Hamton.

Want more than a summary? See the Hampden family name pack.