what was the Original name for Hamilton, scotland
The surname Hamilton most probably originated in the village of Hamilton, Leicestershire, England, but bearers of that name became established in the 13th century in Lanarkshire, Scotland.The town of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire was named after the family some time before 1445.Contemporary Hamiltons are either descended from the original noble family, or descended from people named after the town. Duke of Hamilton, a title in the Peerage of Scotland. 2  Douglas-Hamilton, the family surname of the Dukes of Hamilton and Earls of Selkirk. 3  Duke of Abercorn, a title in the Peerage of Ireland, the dukes having the surname Hamilton.