Wham Family History

English: topographic name for someone who lived in a corner or angle of land from Old English hwamm ‘corner, angle or small valley’ (which may sometimes be from Old Norse hvammr).

It often denotes a geographical feature that signifies a distinct point of reference, particularly in rural settings.

Additionally, it can function as a habitational name derived from various locations that share this term.

For instance, there are several places called Wham in Yorkshire that illustrate the use of this term in naming conventions.

This highlights the significance of local geography in the development of surnames and place names throughout history.