Debenham Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Debenham last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Debenham last name
Meaning of the Debenham last name: homestead on the Deben. Debenham is an English surname from Debenham in Suffolk, on the river Deben, with Old English ham, "homestead". It is mainly found in Suffolk and Essex. Frank Debenham was a geographer on Scott's Antarctic expedition, and the Debenhams store was named for William Debenham. The last name is East Anglian.
Arms associated with the Debenham name
In English heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Debenham name are described in a blazon, a short formal text.
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Debenham name FAQ
What does the Debenham name mean?
Homestead on the Deben. Common variants include Debnam.
Where does the Debenham surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Debenham coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Debenham coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).