Find out how popular the last name Bickham is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bickham.

Bickham, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bickham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bickham in America

Bickham is the 9328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bickham surname appeared 3,492 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bickham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bickham to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bickham

The surname Bickham has its origins in England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bic" meaning brook or stream, and "ham" meaning homestead or settlement, indicating that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a brook or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bickham can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where it is spelled "Bicham." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (1273), where it is spelled "Bickham." This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that period, as they were often based on local pronunciations and dialects.

The Bickham surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Bickham in Devon and Bickham in Somerset. These place names likely served as the basis for the surname, as it was common for people to take on the name of the place where they lived or originated from.

One notable individual with the surname Bickham was George Bickham (1684-1758), an English writing master and engraver who published several influential works on calligraphy and penmanship. His publications, such as "The Universal Penman" (1733) and "The British Monarchy" (1743), were widely acclaimed and contributed to the development of writing styles in the 18th century.

Another noteworthy figure was John Bickham (1626-1667), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of University College, Oxford from 1648 until his death. He was known for his scholarly contributions and his role in the governance of the college during a turbulent period in English history.

In the 19th century, James Bickham (1808-1888), a British architect, left his mark on the architectural landscape of London. He designed several notable buildings, including the York and Albany Hotel (1835) and the Brixton Prison (1819-1821), showcasing his expertise in both residential and institutional architecture.

Additionally, the Bickham surname has been associated with John Bickham Gascoyne (1759-1826), an English politician and Member of Parliament who served as the High Sheriff of Somerset in 1802.

Throughout its history, the Bickham surname has maintained a presence in various regions of England, particularly in the southwest, where it is believed to have originated. While not a commonplace surname, it has been carried by individuals who have contributed to various fields, including calligraphy, academia, architecture, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bickham

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bickham.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bickham was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bickham has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bickham was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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