About Ham
The surname Ham is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a topographic name for someone who lived by a village green or a flat, low-lying piece of land near a stream. It can also be a habitational name for someone from any of the various places named Ham, such as those in Berkshire, Kent, or Wiltshire. Additionally, Ham can be a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or someone who was considered to be a "homebody" or "home-loving" individual. Overall, the meaning of the surname Ham is associated with geographical features, place names, or personal characteristics.
The surname Ham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ham 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 Ham is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ham using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.