BECKINGHAM
Beckingham
Beckingham is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from any of the various places in England named Beckingham. These places are predominantly situated in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The name itself is believed to stem from the Old English personal name 'Becca' and the word 'ham', meaning homestead or village.
The earliest recorded instance of the Beckingham surname dates back to the late 12th century, where it is found in various English records. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Beckingham have been noted for their contributions to various fields such as academia, the arts, politics, and beyond.
Due to the distribution of the name across different regions of England, the Beckingham surname may have various spelling variations, including Bechingham and Beckinham.
Today, those bearing the Beckingham surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in different parts of the world, often carrying with them a rich and diverse heritage tied to their English roots.
There are approximately 852 people named Beckingham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,375th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Beckingham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Miles
- Paul
- Peter
- Ray
- Raymond
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Clare
- Diane
- Emma
- Faith
- Joan
- Lisa
- Louise
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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