TheNameDBBYNUM
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'by the stream' or 'near the water.'
Etymology
The name likely combines 'by' (near) with 'num' or 'nym,' which may derive from Old English terms for water or a stream. It may originate from a topographic location near water.
About the BYNUM Surname
An English topographic surname indicating origin from a location near water or a stream. The name is moderately common in North America.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and North America, with notable presence in the southern United States.
Notable Bearers
Unknown