TheNameDBStam
TopographicMeaning
A person from a place with a stem or trunk, or a shortened form of a longer surname.
Etymology
Derived from the Dutch and German word 'stam,' meaning stem, trunk, or tribe. It may also function as a shortened form of compound surnames or indicate family lineage.
About the Stam Surname
A Dutch and German surname with topographic or genealogical significance. The name is more prevalent in continental Europe than in English-speaking countries.
Distribution
Common in the Netherlands and Germany, with presence in South Africa and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown