About Kellams
The surname Kellams is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Kellam," which itself is a variant of the name "Columba." The name "Columba" is derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove." Therefore, the surname Kellams is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a gentle or peaceful nature, resembling the characteristics of a dove.
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The surname Kellams is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kellams based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kellams in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kellams using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.