Graham (surname)

Graham is an English and Scottish surname. It is a habitational name, derived from Grantham in Lincolnshire, England. The Scottish Grahams traditionally claimed descent from a chief called Grame, but the first authentic bearer of the name was William of Graham in the 12th century.[1] Notable people with the surname include:

See also

References

  1. Scottish Clans and Tartans (1958 ed.). W. & A. K. Johnston and G. W. Bacon.
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