Dunham (surname)

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, anthropologist and pioneer in the field of microfinance
 * 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
 * Ransom W. Dunham, U.S. Representative from Illinois
 * 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