Wickham Name Meaning

The name Wickham is an English surname derived from a place name. It is of Anglo-Saxon origin, combining the elements "wic" meaning "dwelling place" or "settlement" and "ham" meaning "home" or "hamlet." Thus, the name Wickham translates to "dwelling place by the village" or "homestead in the settlement."

As a surname, Wickham can be traced back to medieval times in England, particularly in the counties of Hampshire and Buckinghamshire. It likely originated as a locational surname indicating someone who either lived in or hailed from a place named Wickham.