Dunham is a toponymic surname of English origin, deriving from several places named Dunham (from Old English: dun- hill, -ham home).
Variations Variations in spelling of surname Dunham are found across England, including: in Kent, Denham; in Devonshire and Nottingham, Douham; in Norfolk, Downham; and in Dorsetshire, Dynham.
List of people Individuals with the surname Dunham include: Ann Dunham (1942–1995), American anthropologist and pioneer in the field of microfinance Anne Dunham (1948–2025), British Para-equestrian Archie W. Dunham, former president and chief executive officer of Conoco Inc. Cyrus L. Dunham, American Civil War Colonel, U.S. Representative from Indiana Emma Bedelia Dunham (1826–1910), American poet, teacher Grace Dunham, American poet Jack Dunham, American animator and producer Jack Dunham (psychologist) Jason L. Dunham, United States Marine Corps Corporal and Medal of Honor awardee Jeff Dunham, American ventriloquist and prop-comedian Jeremiah Dunham Botkin, U.S. Representative from Kansas Joanna Dunham (1936–2014), British actor Jonathan Singletary Dunham, Member of the New Jersey Provincial Congress Katherine Dunham, American choreographer Sir Kingsley Charles Dunham, British geologist Kurt Dunham, Australian professional snooker player Lena Dunham, New York-based filmmaker Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, grandparent of U.S. President Barack Obama Mark Wentworth Dunham, horse breeder Mike Dunham, American ice hockey player Mikel Dunham, American author Ransom W. Dunham, U.S. Representative from Illinois Rodney Dunham (born 2008), American football player Stanley Armour Dunham, grandparent of U.S. President Barack Obama Stephen Dunham (1964–2012), American actor William Dunham (mathematician) William D. Dunham, American Technology Professional William D. Dunham (1920–1990), American military flying ace William Riley Dunham (1856–1921), American politician, member of the Indiana General Assembly
In fiction Olivia Dunham, FBI agent on TV series Fringe
See also Dunham (disambiguation)
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