About Tam
The surname Tam has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, it is a Cantonese surname derived from the character "譚" (Tam) meaning "talk" or "discuss." It is a common surname among Cantonese-speaking communities. In Vietnamese, Tam is a surname derived from the character "心" (Tam) meaning "heart" or "mind." It is a relatively common surname in Vietnam. In other cultures, Tam may have different origins and meanings.
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The surname Tam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tam 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 Tam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.