Beedham

The surname Beedham is of English origin, and is derived from the Old English personal name "Beada" combined with "ham", meaning homestead. The name is first recorded in the form "Bedhame" in the Domesday Book of 1086.

The Beedham family has a long history in various regions of England, with notable concentrations in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing the surname have been involved in a variety of occupations, including farming, trade, and more recently, professions such as law and medicine.

The Beedham surname has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Bedham, Bedam, and Bedhome. Immigration and migration have also contributed to the spread of the name outside of the United Kingdom.

Today, individuals with the surname Beedham can be found around the world, with descendants of the original English bearers having settled in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and ancestry for those who bear it, linking them to England's rich history.

There are approximately 713 people named Beedham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,573rd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Beedham.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Beverley
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Kelly
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sally
  • Sharon

Similar and related surnames

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