NINEHAM
Nineham
Nineham is an English surname of ancient origins that is predominantly found in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, with the prefix "Nine" likely deriving from the Old English word "nigen," meaning nine, and "ham" meaning settlement or home.
Origins:
The Nineham surname is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the first bearers of the name likely hailed from a place called Nineham. This could be a lost medieval settlement or a place that has undergone name changes over the centuries.
Distribution:
The surname Nineham is relatively rare, and individuals bearing this surname can still be found in Kent and surrounding regions. The distribution of the surname outside of Kent is limited, and it remains more prevalent in its region of origin.
Notable Individuals:
While the Nineham surname is not associated with any particularly famous historical figures, there are doubtless many individuals who bear this surname and have made contributions in various fields. The Nineham name may have been carried by families with agricultural or artisanal backgrounds characteristic of the English countryside.
References:
- P. H. Reaney, R. M. Wilson, "A Dictionary of English Surnames" (Oxford University Press, 2006)
- G. Redmonds, T. King, D. Hey, "The Surnames Handbook: A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century" (The History Press, 2011)
Typical given names associated with the Nineham surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- Damian
- David
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Terry
Female
- Angela
- Emma
- Jean
- Julia
- June
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sharon
- Shelley
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 150 people named Nineham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Nineham.
Famous people named Nineham
- Dennis Nineham - Theologian (1921 to 2016)
- Arthur Nineham - Football player (1873 to 1950)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.