Tatham

Tatham is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the Old Norse word "toft" meaning homestead or curtilage, and the Old English word "ham" meaning settlement or homestead. The surname Tatham is predominantly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire.

The earliest recorded instance of the Tatham surname dates back to the 13th century in Lancashire, specifically the village of Tatham. Over time, different branches of the Tatham family spread to neighbouring counties and beyond, leading to variations in the spelling of the surname such as Tettem, Tatem, and Taytom.

The Tatham family has historical ties to landed gentry and military service, with individuals holding positions of influence in their communities. Notable bearers of the Tatham surname include the Victorian painter Charles Heath Wilson and the 18th-century historian Robert Devenish Meade Tatham.

Today, individuals with the surname Tatham can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the global diaspora of British families. The name continues to be associated with a sense of heritage and regional identity, maintaining a connection to its roots in the northern English landscape.

There are approximately 1,230 people named Tatham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,302nd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Tatham.

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • William

Female

  • Anne
  • Barbara
  • Deborah
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jennifer
  • Joan
  • Joanne
  • Laura
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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