Bassham

Bassham Meaning & Origin

About Bassham
The surname Bassham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bæddel" or "Bæddelham," meaning "Bæddel's homestead." The name Bassham is primarily found in the counties of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire in England. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Bassam, Basam, and Basom. Today, individuals with the surname Bassham can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bassham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bassham: 1,492
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,507
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bassham based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bassham is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 SH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæʃəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bassham in Braille

Here's how to represent Bassham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bassham in braille

How to sign the name Bassham using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bassham using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bassham in sign language

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