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Why are hamburgers called hamburgers when they are made from beef and not ham?

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Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M
I think it has to do with the city of Hamburg, Germany. And frankfurters are names for Frankfurt, Germany.
Crazychick · 36-40, F
@Harmonium1923 But what about other kinds of burgers? See my comment on Kiriko's answer.