TheNameDBDenham
TopographicMeaning
A person from Denham, a place name found in several English locations.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'dene' (valley) combined with 'ham' (homestead or settlement). The surname indicates origin from one of several English places bearing this name.
About the Denham Surname
An English habitation surname derived from place names in England, particularly in Buckinghamshire and Suffolk. The name has been established since medieval times.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and among English-speaking populations worldwide.
Notable Bearers
John Denham (17th-century poet), various historical bearers