BILLINGHAM
Also recorded as Bill Ingham
Billingham
Billingham is a locational surname that originates from the town of Billingham in the northeast of England. The town is situated in the county of Durham, near the River Tees. The surname "Billingham" is derived from the Old English words "Billinga," meaning the people of the Bil or Billa, and "ham," which refers to a settlement or homestead.
The first recorded instance of the surname Billingham dates back to the 13th century in the County of Durham. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Billingham have been found in various parts of England, particularly in the North East, reflecting the migration patterns of families across the country.
The name Billingham has evolved in different forms over the centuries, including variations such as Byllyngham, Bylingham, Bilingham, and others. The surname has been passed down through generations, linking modern descendants to their ancestral roots in the town of Billingham.
Individuals with the surname Billingham have made contributions to various fields throughout history, from academia and the arts to business and politics. As a locational surname, Billingham serves as a reminder of the family's historical connection to the town and its surrounding areas in northeast England.
There are approximately 4,522 people named Billingham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,071st most common surname in Britain. Around 69 in a million people in Britain are named Billingham.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Judith
- Julie
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
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