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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English

Meaning & History

From the name of various places in England, most of which meant "farm in the valley" (from Old English denu "valley" + ham "homestead"). Notable bearers of the surname included John Denham (1615-1669), an English poet; British Labour politician John Denham (1953-); and British actor Maurice Denham (1909-2002).
Added 11/4/2013 by GoatMgae
Edited 11/4/2013 by babycrookston, Mike C and GoatMgae