Hyams

Hyams is a British surname of Jewish origins. The surname Hyams is derived from the Hebrew personal name Chaim, meaning "life" or "living". It is a variant spelling of the more common surname Haim/Hayim.

Origin

The surname Hyams originated in Eastern Europe and is most commonly found among Jewish communities. Jewish families bearing the surname Hyams likely migrated to the United Kingdom during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking better opportunities and escaping persecution in Eastern Europe.

Distribution

The surname Hyams is relatively rare, with the majority of individuals bearing this name residing in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with significant Jewish populations such as London and Manchester.

Notable Individuals

  • David Hyams: A prominent British lawyer specialising in corporate law.
  • Rachel Hyams: An accomplished artist known for her abstract paintings.

Variants

Variants of the surname Hyams include Haim, Hayim, and Chaim.

The surname Hyams carries with it a rich history and cultural significance within the British Jewish community.

There are approximately 1,107 people named Hyams in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,819th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Hyams.

Religion of origin: Jewish

Language of origin: Hebrew

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Gary
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen

Female

  • Isabelle
  • Jacqueline
  • Joan
  • Karen
  • Katherine
  • Kathleen
  • Laura
  • Louise
  • Rachel
  • Rose
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Sheila
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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