About Liam
The surname Liam is derived from the Irish given name "Uilliam," which is the Irish form of William. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of a male ancestor. The name William itself comes from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "desire" or "will," and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the surname Liam can be interpreted to mean "son of William" or "descendant of William."
The surname Liam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Liam 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 Liam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Liam" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Liam."