Willam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Willam ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Willam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Willam family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Cotton Weaver 3
Carter 2
General Servant 2
Annuitant 2
Bankers Clerk 1
Brickmakers Lab 1
Brickmakers Labs Wife 1
General Lab 1
Income From Land 1
Mason 1
Card Room Hand Cotton Mill 1
Goods Porter 1
Housemaid Domestic Serv 1
Joiner & Carpenter 1
Watch Maker & Jeweller 1
Printer 1
Hat Trimmer 1
Warriner 1
Labourer In Iron Works 1
Mariner Labourer 1
Wife Of Above 1
Dress Maker 1
Joiner 1
Sempstress 1

Willam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 William 86% 94,374
2 Woollam 71% 1,487
3 Willam 100% 803
4 Wallam 83% 304
5 Wellum 67% 173
6 Wollam 83% 151
7 Wellam 83% 134
8 Wollom 67% 127

Did you know?

The surname Willam is the 3rd most popular variant of William.

Search for the Willam family