Bonham (surname)

Last updated August 30, 2025

Bonham is a surname of English and Welsh origin derived from the French phrase, bon homme, literally meaning "good man".^[1]

Notable people having this surname include:

Bill Bonham (born 1948), former Major League Baseball pitcher
Sir George Bonham, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong Kong
Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the above
Henry Bonham (disambiguation), several people
Helena Bonham Carter, English actress
Jack Bonham, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and Brentford
James Bonham (1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo
Jason Bonham (born 1966), drummer, son of John Bonham
John Bonham (disambiguation), several people
- John Bonham (1948–1980), drummer of British classic rock band Led Zeppelin
Mildred Amanda Baker Bonham (1840–1907), American traveler, journalist
Milledge Luke Bonham (1813–1890), Confederate General
Prudence Bonham (born 1948), Australian former politician and marine biologist
Reginald Bonham (1906–1984), English blind chess player
Robbie Bonham (1970–2025), Irish comedian
Tiny Bonham (1913–1949), pitcher for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates
Tracy Bonham (born 1969), American musician

References

↑ Ch. W. E. Bardsley, A Dictionary of English and Welsh surnames (1901), p. 117.

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[1] Ch. W. E. Bardsley, A Dictionary of English and Welsh surnames (1901), p. 117.

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