About Pellam
The surname Pellam is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pelham," which itself originated from the Old English words "pilgrim" and "ham." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a place associated with pilgrims or had made a pilgrimage. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a pilgrim-like appearance or demeanor. Overall, the surname Pellam signifies a connection to pilgrimage or a pilgrim-like quality.
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The surname Pellam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pellam 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 Pellam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pellam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pellam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.