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Wickham

Wickham is primarily an English surname and toponym. The name derives from Old English elements wic, meaning a trading settlement, and ham, meaning a homestead or village, indicating a place associated with commerce. Through centuries of migration, Wickham has spread to various countries and is now found in several English-speaking regions.

Geographically, Wickham designates several places, most notably Wickham, Hampshire, a village and civil parish in the

In literature, Mr. George Wickham is a central character in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (1813). A

As a surname, Wickham has been borne by various individuals across diverse fields, including politics, academia,

Borough
of
Fareham,
England.
The
name
is
also
used
for
other
smaller
localities
in
the
United
Kingdom
and
in
former
British
colonies,
reflecting
its
toponymic
origin.
militia
officer
of
appealing
manners,
he
tends
to
manipulate
others,
and
his
actions
influence
relationships
and
social
judgments
within
the
novel.
and
the
arts,
reflecting
its
long-standing
presence
in
English-speaking
societies.