Bokenham
Bokenham is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- William Bokenham (died 1702), British naval officer and member of parliament for Rochester
- Osbern Bokenham (c. 1393–c. 1463), English author and friar
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The origin of the name Bokenham comes from when Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled England. The name Bokenham was originally derived from a family living in the parish of Buckingham, Oxfordshire. "The place has a long history, and its name is said to be derived from the Saxon words Bucca, meaning 'stag' or 'stag,' ing, meaning 'meadow,' and ham, meaning 'village'; surrounded by a vast forest, Deer herds are numerous. [1]
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- ^ "Bokenham Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2023-07-27.