About Maxam
The surname Maxam is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Maxim," which itself is derived from the Latin word "maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest." The surname Maxam is therefore a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Maxim. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Maxham or Maxum.
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The surname Maxam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maxam 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 Maxam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maxam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maxam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.