Hammond
1 of 2biographical name (1)
Ham·mond
ˈha-mənd 
John Hays 1855–1936 American mining engineer
Hammond
2 of 2biographical name (2)
John Hays 1888–1965 son of John Hays Hammond American electrical engineer and inventor
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“Hammond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hammond. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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