About Khawam
The surname Khawam is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among people of Lebanese and Syrian descent. It is derived from the Arabic word "khawwam," which means "water carrier" or "water seller." Historically, water carriers played an essential role in providing water to communities, and the surname Khawam likely originated as an occupational name for individuals involved in this profession. Over time, the surname has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Khawam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khawam 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 Khawam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Khawam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.