Metham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Howden
Historical Forms
- Metham 1268 Misc 1291 Dunelm 1316 NomVill 1828 Langd
- Meteham 1432 YD
Etymology
Probably 'mean, poor homestead' from OE mǣte and ham. The land was formerly waste and marsh (cf. Nicholson 77). The second pronunciation must be a late spelling one.