About Farnham
The surname Farnham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "fearn" meaning "fern" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Farnham can be interpreted as "the homestead or enclosure near the ferns." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived or worked near an area abundant with ferns.
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The surname Farnham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farnham 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 Farnham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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