About Woolam
The surname Woolam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wulfhelm," which means "wolf helmet." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Wulfhelm. The name may have been given to someone who was associated with wolves or had a fierce and protective nature. Over time, variations of the name, such as Woolham and Woolhamm, have emerged.
The surname Woolam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woolam 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 Woolam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Woolam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Woolam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.