About Boreham
The surname Boreham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "bār" meaning "boar" and "hām" meaning "homestead" or "village." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Boreham can be interpreted as "the homestead or village of the boar." It is likely that the name originally referred to a place where wild boars were abundant or where boar hunting was a common activity. Over time, individuals living in or associated with this place adopted the name as their surname.
The surname Boreham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boreham based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Boreham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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