KERKHAM
Kerkham
Kerkham is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly a lost or now obscure village or hamlet. Surnames often originated from the location where the first bearer of the name resided, suggesting that individuals with the surname Kerkham may have been associated with a place called Kerkham.
The etymology of the surname 'Kerkham' indicates a possible connection to a 'church' ('Kerk' being a variant of 'church') and 'ham' which means a village or settlement in Old English. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a church or religious establishment.
The distribution of the surname indicates that the name is relatively rare, with most bearers likely being concentrated in certain regions or areas where the name has historical significance.
As with many surnames of British origin, the surname Kerkham may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries. Genealogical research may reveal more information about the origins and past of individuals bearing this surname.
There are approximately 48 people named Kerkham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kerkham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Frank
- Simon
Female
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