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Dunham (surname)

Dunham is a toponymic surname of English origin, deriving from several places named Dunham (from Old English: dun- hill, -ham home).

Variations

Variations in spelling of surname Dunham are found across England, including: in Kent, Denham; in Devonshire and Nottingham, Douham; in Norfolk, Downham; and in Dorsetshire, Dynham.

List of people

Individuals with the surname Dunham include:

  • Ann Dunham (1942–1995), American anthropologist and pioneer in the field of microfinance
  • Anne Dunham (1948–2025), British Para-equestrian
  • Archie W. Dunham, former president and chief executive officer of Conoco Inc.
  • Cyrus L. Dunham, American Civil War Colonel, U.S. Representative from Indiana
  • Emma Bedelia Dunham (1826–1910), American poet, teacher
  • Grace Dunham, American poet
  • Jack Dunham, American animator and producer
  • Jack Dunham (psychologist)
  • Jason L. Dunham, United States Marine Corps Corporal and Medal of Honor awardee
  • Jeff Dunham, American ventriloquist and prop-comedian
  • Jeremiah Dunham Botkin, U.S. Representative from Kansas
  • Joanna Dunham (1936–2014), British actor
  • Jonathan Singletary Dunham, Member of the New Jersey Provincial Congress
  • Katherine Dunham, American choreographer
  • Sir Kingsley Charles Dunham, British geologist
  • Kurt Dunham, Australian professional snooker player
  • Lena Dunham, New York-based filmmaker
  • Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, grandparent of U.S. President Barack Obama
  • Mark Wentworth Dunham, horse breeder
  • Mike Dunham, American ice hockey player
  • Mikel Dunham, American author
  • Ransom W. Dunham, U.S. Representative from Illinois
  • Rodney Dunham (born 2008), American football player
  • Stanley Armour Dunham, grandparent of U.S. President Barack Obama
  • Stephen Dunham (1964–2012), American actor
  • William Dunham (mathematician)
  • William D. Dunham, American Technology Professional
  • William D. Dunham (1920–1990), American military flying ace
  • William Riley Dunham (1856–1921), American politician, member of the Indiana General Assembly

In fiction

  • Olivia Dunham, FBI agent on TV series Fringe

References

References

  1. Isaac Watson Dunham. (1907). "Dunham Genealogy: English and American Branches of the Dunham Family".
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