Bonham is a surname of English and Welsh origin derived from the French phrase, bon homme, literally meaning "good man".
Notable people having this surname include:
Bill Bonham (born 1948), former Major League Baseball pitcherSir George Bonham, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong KongSir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the aboveHenry Bonham (disambiguation), several peopleJack Bonham, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and BrentfordJames Bonham (1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the AlamoJason Bonham (born 1966), drummer, son of John BonhamJohn Bonham (disambiguation), several peopleJohn Bonham (1948–1980), drummer of British classic rock band Led ZeppelinMilledge Luke Bonham (1813–1890), Confederate GeneralReginald Bonham (1906–1984), English blind chess playerTiny Bonham (1913–1949), pitcher for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh PiratesTracy Bonham (born 1969), American musician