BARSHAM
Barsham
Barsham is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the East Anglia region of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Old English words 'beorg' meaning 'hill' and 'ham' meaning 'homestead' or 'village'. The surname is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly referring to a settlement situated upon a hill.
The earliest recorded instances of the Barsham surname date back to the medieval period in the county of Suffolk. Over the centuries, families bearing the name have been associated with various occupations and landed estates in the region.
Notable individuals with the surname Barsham are scarce in historical records, indicating that the name may have remained relatively localized within certain families or communities.
The etymology and historical distribution of the Barsham surname provide intriguing insights into the local history and settlement patterns of the East Anglia region. Today, the surname Barsham remains relatively rare, but continues to hold significance for those descended from the families associated with it.
There are approximately 17 people named Barsham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Barsham.
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