Binghams

Binghams is the plural form used to refer to people bearing the surname Bingham, or to a family or lineage identified by that name. In modern contexts, Binghams may appear in genealogical records, census lists, and historical documents as individuals who share the surname.

The surname Bingham is of English origin, tied to the town of Bingham in Nottinghamshire. The placename is generally regarded as toponymic, originating from Old English elements that denote a homestead or settlement associated with a personal name. Over time, bearers of the name migrated to other regions, leading to the distribution of Binghams in the United Kingdom and in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

As a surname, Binghams does not denote a single cohesive organization or group; rather, it refers to any individuals and families who carry the surname. In fiction or local histories, "the Binghams" may be used to describe a prominent or well-known family within a setting, but such usage varies by source.

See also: Bingham (surname); Bingham (disambiguation).