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 pitcher Sir George Bonham, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong Kong Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the above Henry Bonham (disambiguation), several people Jack Bonham, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and Brentford James Bonham (1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo Jason Bonham (born 1966), drummer, son of John Bonham John Bonham (disambiguation), several people John Bonham (1948–1980), drummer of British classic rock band Led Zeppelin Mildred Amanda Baker Bonham (1840–1907), American traveler, journalist Milledge Luke Bonham (1813–1890), Confederate General Prudence Bonham (born 1948), Australian former politician and marine biologist Reginald Bonham (1906–1984), English blind chess player Tiny Bonham (1913–1949), pitcher for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates Tracy Bonham (born 1969), American musician See also Boneham Goodman (surname) References Surnames of English origin