CALAM
Calam
Calam is a surname of English origin, with roots in the southern region of the British Isles. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "cā," meaning jackdaw, and the word "holm" which refers to an island or piece of dry land surrounded by marsh. The surname is classified as a topographic name, originally given to someone who lived near a jackdaw sanctuary or a small island inhabited by jackdaws.
The Calam family name has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the medieval period in England. Over the centuries, variations of the surname have been found in various spellings including Calham, Calem, Callam, and Calum.
Individuals bearing the surname Calam have been found in different parts of the United Kingdom, although particularly prominent in the southern counties of England. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States, where descendants of the Calam family have settled and established themselves.
The surname Calam has a rich history and is part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames. Its origins in the English landscape and its evolution over time make it a fascinating subject for those interested in genealogy and family history.
There are approximately 259 people named Calam in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Calam.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- Graham
- James
- Jeffrey
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Tim
- Timothy
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Josephine
- Margaret
- Moira
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sara
- Sarah
- Susan
- Zerina
Similar and related surnames
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