Dunham Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dunham Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dunham family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 185
Agricultural Labourer 91
Carpenter 16
House Servant 16
Straw Plaiter 13
Bonnet Sewer 12
House Keeper 12
Dress Maker 10
Servant 9
Lacemaker 7
Gardener 7
Carter 7
Laundress 7
Twine Spinner 7
Shoe Maker 7
Nurse 6
Tailor 6
Labourer 6
Ag Labourer 5
Agricultural Labourer's Wife 5
Domestic Servant 5
Cordwainer 4
Farm Labourer 4
Farm Bailiff 4
Brick Layer 4

Dunham Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Denham 83% 17,899
2 Dunham 100% 11,619
3 Dinham 83% 2,615
4 Danham 83% 232
5 Donham 83% 111

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The surname Dunham is the 2nd most popular variant of Denham.

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