Meaning of Place Name: Birmingham
Birmingham: Probably a patronymic from the Boerings; "ham," a home or family residence, literally "a place of shelter," from heiman, "to cover." Hence, originally, "Boering's home."Click for more about Birmingham
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| Meaning of Place Name: BirminghamBirmingham: Probably a patronymic from the Boerings; "ham," a home or family residence, literally "a place of shelter," from heiman, "to cover." Hence, originally, "Boering's home."Click for more about Birmingham
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