Callam

Callam Meaning & Origin

About Callam
The surname Callam is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Chaluim," meaning "son of the servant of St. Columba." The name is associated with the ancient Scottish clan MacCallum, which has a rich history and is believed to have originated in the Argyll region of Scotland. The surname Callam signifies a connection to this clan and its heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Callam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Callam: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Callam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Callam is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/callam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callam in Braille

Here's how to represent Callam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Callam in braille

How to sign the name Callam using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Callam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Callam in sign language

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