About Dam
The surname Dam is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "dam," which means "a barrier or embankment built to hold back water." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a dam. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place with a dam as a distinguishing feature.
The surname Dam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dam 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 Dam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.