About Stam
The surname Stam is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "stam," which means "trunk" or "stem" in Dutch. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or tree trunk. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy like a tree trunk. Overall, the surname Stam signifies a connection to trees or strength.
The surname Stam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stam 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 Stam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.