BALKHAM
Balkham
Origin and Meaning Balkham is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname derived from Balkham, a village in the civil parish of Sidlesham in West Sussex, England. The name Balkham is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bealc" meaning bent or curving, and "ham" meaning homestead or settlement, indicating a curved or bendy homestead.
History The Balkham surname is believed to have originated in West Sussex, where the village of Balkham is located. The earliest known recording of the surname Balkham dates back to 1273, where a John de Balkham is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex. The name has since been recorded in various forms such as Balcombe, Balcom, and Balckham.
Distribution The Balkham surname is relatively rare, with the majority of individuals bearing this name located in the United Kingdom, particularly in Sussex and the surrounding counties. However, the name may also be found among British diaspora populations in other parts of the world.
Famous Individuals Notable individuals with the surname Balkham are limited, but the name may be represented in local historical records and genealogies of Sussex families.
There are approximately 136 people named Balkham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Balkham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Jack
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Shane
- Stuart
Female
- Barbara
- Beryl
- Claire
- Evelyn
- Fiona
- Jade
- Mia
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan