BARKHAM
Barkham
The surname Barkham is of English origin and is a habitational name derived from the village of Barkham in Berkshire, England. The village is located near the town of Wokingham and has a long history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086.
The name Barkham is believed to have been derived from the Old English words 'bere' meaning barley, and 'ham' meaning a homestead or village, indicating that Barkham was likely an area where barley was cultivated.
Individuals bearing the surname Barkham can trace their ancestral roots to this village in Berkshire. Over the centuries, family members may have spread to different parts of England or beyond, but the name serves as a link to their shared heritage.
Today, the surname Barkham is relatively uncommon but remains a distinctive marker of ancestry for those whose family history can be traced back to the village of Barkham. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the connection to this historic English village.
There are approximately 398 people named Barkham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Barkham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Claude
- Colin
- David
- Gary
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Ronald
Female
- Caroline
- Deborah
- Joan
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Melissa
- Nicola
- Patricia
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