SCOFFHAM
Scoffham
Scoffham is a British surname that traces its origins back to the medieval period. The surname is believed to be of English and possibly Anglo-Saxon descent, with variations in spelling including Scofham, Scoffam, and Scofam.
The name is likely to have been derived from a place name, possibly a village or hamlet, where the original bearers of the surname resided. The elements "scof" or "scoff" could have various meanings, such as "shed" or "hut", suggesting a possible association with a humble dwelling.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Scoffham have been found across different regions of England, with concentrations in counties like Norfolk, Suffolk, and Yorkshire. The distribution of the surname can be attributed to patterns of migration and settlement over the centuries.
Like many surnames, Scoffham may have undergone changes in spelling and pronunciation over time, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the English language. Today, individuals with the surname Scoffham can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carrying forward a piece of their historical lineage.
There are approximately 173 people named Scoffham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Scoffham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Douglas
- James
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Timothy
Female
- Charlotte
- Dorothy
- Gillian
- Kate
- Louisa
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Victoria
- Yvonne