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Hamilton Hawkins

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Personal Details

Given Name
Hamilton
Surname
Hawkins
Occupation
Col.

The Name Hamilton

Origin
Old English, Scottish
Meaning
From the hamlet of Hamelin or a place with a flat-topped hill.
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The Hawkins Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
The son of Hawk, or descendant of someone named Hawk.
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