About Needham
The surname Needham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "nead" meaning "need" or "necessity" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Needham is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a homestead or settlement that was in need or had a particular necessity. It is a locational surname, indicating a person's origin or association with a specific place.
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The surname Needham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Needham 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 Needham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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