Badham

Badham is an English-language surname. The precise origin is not decisively documented in major reference works, but the name is commonly treated as of English origin and likely has a toponymic or locally derived basis, with the suffix -ham a common element in English place names denoting a homestead or village. As a result, the surname may have originated from a specific locality and later spread to other regions through migration.

Geographic distribution includes historical occurrences in England, with descendants and bearers later establishing themselves in North America, Australia, and other countries through transatlantic and global migration in the modern era. Today, bearers of the name can be found in multiple English-speaking countries, where it appears across various professional fields and communities.

Notable people with the surname include John Badham (born 1939), an American film director known for the films Saturday Night Fever (1977) and WarGames (1983). The name is primarily recognized within biographical and filmography contexts for his work, and it remains a relatively uncommon surname in contemporary use.