Higham

Meaning

A person from Higham, a place name meaning 'high homestead' or 'high village'.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hēah' (high) and 'hām' (homestead or village), indicating a settlement situated at an elevated location. Multiple places named Higham exist in England, particularly in Essex and Kent.

About the Higham Surname

An English locative surname derived from multiple settlements named Higham throughout England. The name has been documented since the medieval period and reflects the common practice of surnames derived from place names.

Distribution

Found primarily in England, particularly in Essex and Kent regions, with some presence in English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Thomas Higham (academic), various historical records

People with the Higham Surname