Lam History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of England produced the name of Lam. It was given to a gentle-hearted person. The surname Lam originally derived from a broad and miscellaneous class of surnames. As a nickname surname it could refer either directly or indirectly to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Another source claims that "the name was probably taken from the sign of a lamb at an inn, the young of the sheep kind." 1 And yet another source claims that the name was a baptismal name as in " 'the son of Lambert,' from Lamb the nickname." 2 3 Early Origins of the Lam familyThe surname Lam was first found in Northumberland where they were Lords of the manor of West Denton; although, the earliest recorded record of this surname found was of Edward, Wulmar Lamb, who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Kent in 1195. 3 The name was "pretty well dispersed over England, except in the south coast counties from Devon to Kent. At present it is most numerous in the north of England, in the counties of Northumberland and Durham." 4 Other early records of the family include listings as they appeared in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273: William le Lambe, Cambridgeshire; Richard le Lam, Northamptonshire; and Ingrida Lomb, Huntingdonshire. 2 Early History of the Lam familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lam research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1450, 1504, 1545, 1628, 1715 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Lam History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lam Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Lam has appeared include Lamb, Lambe, Lam and others. Early Notables of the Lam familyDistinguished members of the family include
Lam World RankingIn the United States, the name Lam is the 1,217th most popular surname with an estimated 24,870 people with that name. 5 However, in Canada, the name Lam is ranked the 168th most popular surname with an estimated 20,902 people with that name. 6 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Lam is the 988th popular surname. 7 France ranks Lam as 1,962nd with 3,165 people. 8 Australia ranks Lam as 395th with 9,393 people. 9 Netherlands ranks Lam as 683rd with 2,726 people. 10 Migration of the Lam family to IrelandSome of the Lam family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Lam arrived in North America very early: Lam Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lam Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Lam Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lam Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Virtute et fide Motto Translation: By valour and faith.
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