Bonham is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national ide ...

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Welsh Welsh may refer to: Related to Wales * Welsh, referring or related to Wales * Welsh language, a Brittonic Celtic language spoken in Wales * Welsh people People * Welsh (surname) * Sometimes used as a synonym for the ancient Britons (Celtic peop ...

origin derived from the French phrase, ''bon homme'', literally meaning "good man".Ch. W. E. Bardsley, ''A Dictionary of English and Welsh surnames'' (1901), p. 117. Notable people having this surname include: *

Bill Bonham William Gordon Bonham (born October 1, 1948) is a retired former pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1971–77) and Cincinnati Reds (1978–80). He played for the UCLA Bruins and was a member of the 1969 College World Series team with Chris Chambliss. ...

(born 1948), former Major League Baseball pitcher * Sir

George Bonham Sir Samuel George Bonham, 1st Baronet (Chinese Translated Name 般咸, 文咸 or 文翰) (7 September 1803 – 8 October 1863) was a British colonial governor, who became the 4th Governor of the Straits Settlements and the 3rd Governor of Hong ...

, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong Kong *

Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (28 August 1847 – 31 July 1927), was a British diplomat, ambassador to Serbia and Switzerland. Career George Francis Bonham was educated at Eton College and Exeter College, Oxford. He succeeded to the baronetcy at ...

(1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the above * Henry Bonham (disambiguation), several people * Jack Bonham, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and Brentford *

James Bonham James Butler Bonham (February 20, 1807 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. He was a second cousin of William B. Travis and was a messenger of the Battle of the A ...

(1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo *

Jason Bonham Jason John Bonham (born 15 July 1966) is an English drummer. He is the son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. Since his father's death in September 1980, he has performed with the surviving three members of Led Zeppelin on several occasi ...

(born 1966), drummer, son of John Bonham * John Bonham (disambiguation), several people **

John Bonham John Henry Bonham (31 May 1948 – 25 September 1980) was an English musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Led Zeppelin. Esteemed for his speed, power, fast single-footed kick drumming, distinctive sound, and feel for groove,J ...

(1948–1980), drummer of British classic rock band Led Zeppelin * Mildred Amanda Baker Bonham (1840–1907), American traveler, journalist *

Milledge Luke Bonham Milledge Luke Bonham (December 25, 1813August 27, 1890) was an American politician and Congressman. He was later the 70th Governor of South Carolina from 1862 until 1864, and a Confederate General during the American Civil War. Early life and ...

(1813–1890), Confederate General * Prudence Bonham (born 1948), Australian former politician and marine biologist * Reginald Bonham (1906–1984), English blind chess player *

Tiny Bonham Ernest Edward "Tiny" Bonham (August 16, 1913 – September 15, 1949) was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). From 1940 to 1949, he played for the New York Yankees (1940–1946) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1947– ...

(1913–1949), pitcher for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates *

Tracy Bonham Tracy Bonham (born March 16, 1967) is an American alternative rock musician, best known for her 1996 single "Mother Mother". Raised in Eugene, Oregon, Bonham is a classically trained violinist and pianist, and is also a self-taught guitarist. Sh ...

(born 1969), American musician

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