MILHAM
Milham
Milham is a common British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the words mil meaning mill and ham meaning village or homestead. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone from a village or estate near a mill.
The Milham surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Sussex and Kent. It has ancient roots, with records of the name dating back to the medieval period. The name may have been associated with individuals involved in milling or residing in areas where milling was a prominent industry.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Milham have spread to other regions within the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to North America and Australia due to migration patterns.
Variants of the name include Milhame and Milam. The name has been adapted in different ways by various branches of the Milham family over time.
Today, individuals with the surname Milham can be found in a variety of professions and fields, reflecting the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the bearers of this surname.
There are approximately 421 people named Milham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Milham.
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
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Carrie
- Charis
- Doreen
- Edith
- Faye
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Julie
- Lynda
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Tina