Definitions

1. noun

A town or place name derived from a personal name, specifically Hempstede or Hempstede Hall, which was named after a person of the name of Hempstead or Hempstede.

“The town of Hempstead was named after a medieval lord who built a hall there.”

2. noun

The county on Long Island, New York, USA.

“Hempstead County is located on the north side of the Arkansas River.”