Wollam

Wollam Meaning & Origin

About Wollam
The surname Wollam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "woll," meaning "wool," and the suffix "-ham," meaning "homestead" or "village." Therefore, the surname Wollam likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived in or near a village or homestead associated with wool production or trade. It may have been initially used to identify individuals involved in the wool industry or those who lived in an area known for its wool production.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wollam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wollam: 811
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29198
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wollam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', 'FLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wollam in Braille

Here's how to represent Wollam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wollam in braille

How to sign the name Wollam using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Wollam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wollam in sign language

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