RUNHAM
Runham
Runham is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "R?n", meaning "house" or "hall", combined with "ham", which indicates a homestead or village. Therefore, Runham can be translated to mean "the homestead of R?n".
The surname Runham is most commonly found in the Norfolk and Suffolk counties of East Anglia, indicating its historical presence in this region. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Runham have been associated with various occupations and professions.
The name Runham may have variations in spelling and pronunciation over time and across different regions or branches of the family. Runham is a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse origins of the people who bear them.
There are approximately 346 people named Runham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Runham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Terry
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Caron
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Susan