I am told by my father that Hamner is a Welsh name. (Of course, it's entirely possible he's wrong on this - I'm not entirely sure what his source is.) I don't know if it's be de-angilicized (is that the right word?), but in my searches around the internet I've never been able to find reference to an origin of the name. My elder relatives on my father's side haven't been able to shed any light on it either.

Could I beg a source from one of you all? What are some good internet resources from which I might continue my search for the origin of my surname? Or perhaps the name Hamner made the trip from Wales intact? I would be infinitely grateful for any tips.

Thanks!
SH