TheNameDBCram
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the Old English word meaning to stuff or press, possibly referring to a merchant or someone who packed goods.
Etymology
The name comes from Old English 'cramian' meaning to cram or stuff, which may have indicated an occupational role in commerce or storage. It could also derive from a place name or personal characteristic.
About the Cram Surname
An English surname with possible occupational origins related to commerce or goods handling. The name appears in English records from the medieval period onward.
Distribution
Found in England and among English-speaking populations in North America and other regions.
Notable Bearers
Ralph Cram (architect), Cram family (various historical records)