Bolam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bolam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bolam family

Profession Census Frequency
Coal Miner 22
Agricultural Labourer 14
Female Servant 12
Farmer 8
Labourer 8
Weaver 6
Independent 4
Male Servant 4
Miller & Farmer 3
Blacksmith 2
Independant 2
Miner 2
Pitman 2
Publican 2
Stone Cutter 2
Carder 2
Dresser 2
Clerk 2
Carpenter 1
Apprentice Tobacco Pipe Maker 1
Butcher 1
Coachman 1
Dealer 1
Fireman 1
Malster 1

Bolam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bloom 40% 8,698
2 Bolam 100% 5,296
3 Balaam 67% 3,226
4 Balme 40% 1,692
5 Balm 60% 1,094
6 Bollam 83% 948
7 Blum 60% 838
8 Balam 80% 512
9 Baalam 67% 258
10 Belam 80% 201
11 Blom 60% 200
12 Blam 80% 191
13 Bloome 33% 131
14 Blame 60% 116

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The surname Bolam is the 2nd most popular variant of Bloom.

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