Is Gilliam an Irish surname?
Gilliam is an English surname.
How common is the last name Gilliam?
The last name Gilliam is most frequent in The United States, where it is borne by 38,891 people, or 1 in 9,320.
What is ones family name?
The name of one’s family, used after one’s given name; surname. noun. 12. 4. The definition of a family name, also called a surname, is a last name to identify the members of a family.
Where does the name Broadway come from?
The Dutch called it the Heeren Wegh or Heeren Straat, meaning “Gentlemen’s Way” or “Gentlemen’s Street” – echoing the name of a similar street in Amsterdam – or “High Street” or “the Highway”; it was renamed “Broadway” after the British took over the city, because of its unusual width.
Where is the Gilliam family from?
The vast movement of people that followed the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought the Gilliam family name to the British Isles. Gilliam comes from the Old French given name Guillaume. The name Guillaume was modified into two forms after arriving in England: Gillham and William.
How old is Broadway?
Broadway, the street running the length of Manhattan in New York City, has been associated with American theatrical activity since 1735, when the first theatre opened on the street.
Where does the last name Gilliam come from?
Gilliam Name Meaning English: variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press Similar surnames: Gillham, Gillam, Gillum, William, Gillian, Gilliom, Gilham, Gillem
Who are the members of the Gillam family?
Benjamin Gillam, American sea captain, brother of Zachariah, who in 1665 commanded the Charles which brought Radisson and Groseilliers to England where they began the foundation of the Hudson’s Bay Company; and James Gilliam, also known as James Kelly, (died 1701), an English pirate active in…
How many immigration records are there for the name Gilliam?
There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilliam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey – from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure. There are 18,000 military records available for the last name Gilliam.
What does it mean when a Gilliam has a short lifespan?
An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilliam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.