MEADHAM
Surname: Meadham
Origin
Meadham is an English surname of locational origin. It is derived from the Old English pre 7th Century elements "mead", which means meadow, and "ham", which means homestead or village. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have resided in or near a meadow or homestead.
Distribution
The surname Meadham is relatively uncommon and is mostly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Norfolk and Suffolk. It may also be found in other parts of the world where individuals of British descent have settled.
Variants
Variants of the surname Meadham include Mead, Meade, Meath, and Medham, among others.
Notable Individuals
As Meadham is a less common surname, there are no widely recognised individuals bearing this name in contemporary society. However, the history of the surname Meadham likely holds stories of individuals who once played significant roles in their communities.
There are approximately 69 people named Meadham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Meadham.