DINHAM
Dinham
Dinham is an ancient English surname of locational origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "dun," meaning hill, and "ham," meaning homestead or village. Therefore, the surname Dinham signifies a person who hails from a settlement or farm situated by a hill.
The Dinham family has a rich history in England, with records dating back to the medieval period. The earliest known recording of the surname is in 1261 when Robert de Dinham is mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Somerset. The family was prominent in the county of Devon and held lands in Wales as well.
Throughout the centuries, the Dinham surname has variously been spelt as Dinan, Dynham, and Deenham. Notable members of the Dinham family include Sir John Dinham, a powerful nobleman during the reign of King Henry VII, and Baron Dinham, a title established in the 15th century.
Today, the surname Dinham is relatively rare but continues to be found predominantly in the West Country of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of a family rooted in English history and heritage.
There are approximately 513 people named Dinham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Dinham.
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
- Adam
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Laura
- Sallie
- Samantha
- Susan
- Victoria
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