Chatham

Chatham is a surname of English origin that derives from the Old English words “ceatta” and “hamm,” meaning “dweller by the cottage.” The name is primarily found in the southeast of England, particularly in Kent where the town of Chatham is located. Notable individuals with this surname include William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, a famous British statesman and orator, and Jim Chatham, an American baseball player. The Chatham family name has a rich history and continues to be used today.