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Hammond E. Chaffetz

Photograph of Hammond E. Chaffetz Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Hammond E.
Surname
Chaffetz

The Name Hammond

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The Chaffetz Surname

Origin
Jewish, possibly Ashkenazi
Meaning
Likely derived from a Yiddish or Hebrew word, possibly related to 'chaf' or a place name with a '-etz' suffix.
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