Gramham: Surname History and Family Crest

It is easy to miss Gramham in an index if you only search for Graham. Like many surnames, it began with a place: “From Grantham, "gravelly homestead"”. Before spelling was fixed, Graham was also written Gramham. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Grahame, Grayham and Grahm.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Graham surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Gramham family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.