JERRAM
Jerram
The surname Jerram is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the personal name 'Jeremiah' which itself comes from the Hebrew name 'Yirmeyahu', meaning "God has uplifted". The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the centuries, Jerram has become a relatively rare surname, with most bearers being found in the UK.
Notable individuals with the surname Jerram include Dr Andrew Jerram, an esteemed researcher in the field of astronomy, and Sarah Jerram, a renowned artist known for her striking landscape paintings.
The Jerram family crest features a shield adorned with intricate symbols, reflecting the family's heritage and values. The motto "Fide et virtute," meaning "With faith and courage," underscores the importance of these virtues to the Jerram lineage.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Jerram can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to various fields and upholding the family name with pride.
There are approximately 809 people named Jerram in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,693rd most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Jerram.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Geoff
- John
- Leif
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Ryan
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Melanie
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Shirley
- Susan