Bonham is a

surname In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...

English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...

and

Welsh Welsh may refer to: Related to Wales * Welsh, of or about Wales * Welsh language, spoken in Wales * Welsh people, an ethnic group native to Wales Places * Welsh, Arkansas, U.S. * Welsh, Louisiana, U.S. * Welsh, Ohio, U.S. * Welsh Basin, during t ...

origin derived from the

French French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France ** French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts and media * The French (band), ...

phrase, ''bon homme'', literally meaning "good man".Ch. W. E. Bardsley, ''A Dictionary of English and Welsh surnames'' (1901), p. 117. Notable people having this surname include: *

Bill Bonham William Gordon Bonham (born October 1, 1948) is an American former pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1971–77) and Cincinnati Reds (1978–80). He played for the Jackie Robinson Stadium (UCLA baseball), UCLA Bruins and was a member of the 1969 Colle ...

(born 1948), former Major League Baseball pitcher * Sir

George Bonham Sir Samuel George Bonham, 1st Baronet (Chinese Translated Name 般咸, 文咸 or 文翰) (7 September 1803 – 8 October 1863) was a British colonial governor, who became the 4th Governor of the Straits Settlements and the 3rd Governor of Hon ...

, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong Kong *

Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (28 August 1847 – 31 July 1927), was a British diplomat, ambassador to Serbia and Switzerland. Career George Francis Bonham was educated at Eton College and Exeter College, Oxford. He succeeded to the baronetcy a ...

(1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the above *

Henry Bonham (disambiguation) Henry Bonham may refer to: * Henry Bonham (cricketer) (1749–1800), English cricketer who played for Hampshire * Henry Bonham (politician) (1765–1830), English politician, MP for Leominster 1806–12, Sandwich 1824–26, Rye 1826–30 See als ...

, several people *

Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. Known for her roles in Blockbuster (entertainment), blockbusters and independent films, particularly period dramas, List of awards and nominations received by Helena Bonham Carter ...

, English actress *

Jack Bonham Jack Elliott Bonham (born 14 September 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Stoke City. A product of the Watford academy, Bonham spent time on loan at Harrow Borough, before transferring to Brentford in June 2 ...

, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and Brentford *

James Bonham James Butler Bonham (February 20, 1807 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. He was a second cousin of William B. Travis and was a messenger of the Battle of the Al ...

(1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo *

Jason Bonham Jason John Bonham (born 15 July 1966) is an English drummer. He is the son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. Since his father's death in September 1980, he has performed with the surviving three members of Led Zeppelin on several occasions, ...

(born 1966), drummer, son of John Bonham * John Bonham (disambiguation), several people **

John Bonham John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician who was the drummer of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Noted for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove, John Bonh ...

(1948–1980), drummer of British classic rock band Led Zeppelin *

Mildred Amanda Baker Bonham Mildred A. Bonham ( Baker; known by her pen name Mizpah; August 6, 1840 – July 28, 1907) was a 19th-century American travel writer from Illinois. In 1858, she married Judge Benjamin F. Bonham, later removing to Calcutta where her descriptions i ...

(1840–1907), American traveler, journalist *

Milledge Luke Bonham Milledge Luke Bonham (December 25, 1813August 27, 1890) was an American politician and Congressman. He was later the 70th Governor of South Carolina from 1862 until 1864, and a Confederate States Army, Confederate General officer, General durin ...

(1813–1890), Confederate General *

Prudence Bonham Prudence Bonham (born 1948) is an Australian former politician and marine biologist. She was a Hobart City Council Alderman from 1990 to 2002 and the deputy lord mayor of Hobart from 1994 to 2002. Bonham spent 26 years working as a marine biolo ...

(born 1948), Australian former politician and marine biologist * Reginald Bonham (1906–1984), English blind chess player * Robbie Bonham (1970–2025), Irish comedian *

Tiny Bonham Ernest Edward "Tiny" Bonham (August 16, 1913 – September 15, 1949) was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). From 1940 to 1949, he played for the New York Yankees (1940–1946) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1947– ...

(1913–1949), pitcher for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates *

Tracy Bonham Tracy Kristin Bonham (born March 16, 1967) is an American alternative rock musician. Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, she is a classically trained violinist and pianist, and a self-taught guitarist. After building up a local following, Bonham ...

(born 1969), American musician

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