Baham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany
Scotland

Early Origins of the Baham family

The surname Baham was first found in Germany, where the name Behem became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Over time, the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Early History of the Baham family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baham research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1436 and 1507 are included under the topic Early Baham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baham Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Baham include Behem, Behemm, Beheme, Behemme, Behemms, Behemes, Behen, Beham, Behamm, Behame, Behamme, Behamms, Behams, Behaim, Bahem, Baehem, Bahemm, Baehemm, Baheme, Baeheme, Bahemme, Baehemme, Bahemms, Baehemms, Bahemes, Baehemes, Bahen, Baehen, Baham, Baeham, Bahamm, Baehamm, Bahame, Baehame, Bahamme, Baehamme, Bahamms, Baehamms, Bahames and many more.

Early Notables of the Baham family

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Baham migration to the United States +

Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Baham were among those contributors:

Baham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Frohlich Baham, aged 23, who arrived in America from Brazil, in 1905
Timothy A. Baham, aged 28, who arrived in America in 1918

Contemporary Notables of the name Baham (post 1700) +

Roy Curtis Baham (b. 1963), American NFL football player for the Seattle Seahawks in 1987
Frank M. Baham, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for New York State Assembly from Erie County 7th District, 1911