Bentham Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Bentham last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Bentham last name
Meaning of the Bentham last name: from Bentham, in North Yorkshire. Bentham is an English surname from High and Low Bentham in North Yorkshire, from Old English beonet, "bent grass", and hām, "homestead". The last name stayed common in Yorkshire. The philosopher Jeremy Bentham's preserved body still sits at University College London.
Arms associated with the Bentham name
In England younger sons added small heraldic marks to a coat of arms, so Bentham relatives could differ.
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Bentham name FAQ
What does the Bentham name mean?
from Bentham, in North Yorkshire. Common variants include Bentam, Benthem.
Where does the Bentham surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Bentham coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Bentham coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).