Cognomen המילטון (Hamilton 
, המילטון 
) , throughout the world, is a widespread surname. The cognomen המילטון is habitual in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, where it is a common surname, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Bahamas, where it is quite a common surname (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Much less frequently, המילטון is the forename as well as the last name.