Dallam
Pronunciation: DAL-əm
Meaning
from the valley
Origin
Old English
History & Etymology
Dallam is a surname that originated from a place name in England. It is derived from the Old English words 'dæl' meaning 'valley' and 'ham' meaning 'homestead' or 'settlement'. Therefore, it literally means 'valley homestead' or 'settlement in the valley'. Over time, like many English surnames, it transitioned into use as a given name, though it remains much rarer as a first name than as a surname. Its usage as a given name is primarily found in English-speaking countries.
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