Bickham

Bickham is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the region of Devon in South West England. The name is believed to have derived from a residential area or settlement pronounced as "Bickeham" in Old English.

Historically, the Bickham family was found in the county of Devon, particularly in the villages of Kenn and Bicton. The surname has spread to other parts of England and beyond due to migration and various other factors.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Bickham include John Bickham, a prominent 18th-century English author and publisher known for his works on natural history and botany.

The Bickham surname continues to be present in contemporary times, with individuals across various professions and regions proudly carrying on the legacy of this ancient English surname.

There are approximately 292 people named Bickham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Bickham.

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

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • David
  • Dean
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Karl
  • Martin
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Clair
  • Elizabeth
  • Jacqueline
  • Jean
  • Julie
  • Kelly
  • Linda
  • Maureen
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tina

Similar and related surnames

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