SCUFFHAM
Scuffham
Scuffham is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational. It is derived from the Old English pre-7th Century word "sceofa," meaning "shelter" or "hut," with "ham," which signifies a homestead or settlement. Therefore, Scuffham is thought to indicate a place name referring to a settlement with a shelter or hut.
The first recorded spelling of the surname Scuffham dates back to the early 16th Century in Lincolnshire, England. The name has primarily been found in the eastern counties of England, such as Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. Over time, individuals carrying the surname Scuffham have dispersed to various regions in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Famous bearers of the Scuffham surname are scarce, yet those who carried the name have likely made contributions within their local communities and beyond. As with many surnames, the significance and prominence of the Scuffham name are often tied to family history and personal achievements rather than the name itself.
The distribution of the Scuffham surname has been relatively modest in comparison to more prevalent English surnames. It remains a distinctive and relatively rare surname associated with particular regions of England.
There are approximately 97 people named Scuffham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Scuffham.