Bingham

Bingham is an English surname of Old Norse origin. It comes from the given name Bing, which was derived from a Old Norse personal name formed from the elements "bing" meaning "enclosure" or "hill," and "-ing," which indicates association with that place-name. The name may also have been bestowed as a diminutive of the personal names Binne or Bingo. The surname Bingham has been traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded in Lincolnshire, England. It is believed to have originated from one of the many places called Binghame, such as those in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, which were inhabited by families who took their name from the place they lived. Over time, the spelling of the surname has varied due to changes in English phonetic pronunciation and scribal practices. Some variations include Bingham, Byngham, Byngham, Binghem, Bingeman, and others. Today, Bingham is still predominantly found in England but can also be found in other parts of the world where English speakers have migrated, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. It is considered an established name with a long history, passed down through generations of families over centuries.