Baynham

Baynham is a surname of English origin. It is a locational name, derived from a place of the same name, likely meaning "homestead by the bend" or "hamm by the bend" in Old English. The place-name origin is likely a reference to a bend in a river or a road. The surname is relatively uncommon. Variations in spelling may exist due to historical transcription errors and regional dialects. Records of individuals with the surname Baynham can be found in historical documents such as parish registers and census records, primarily in England and countries with English-speaking diaspora communities.