Graham (surname)

The surname Graham is of Scottish origin, deriving from a place name in Dumfriesshire, meaning "gray home" or "gravelly hill." Historically, it was used to identify people from that region or land. Over time, families with the Graham surname spread across the UK and beyond, gaining prominence in various fields such as politics, military, and literature. Today, it remains a common surname rooted in Scottish heritage, symbolizing ancestral ties to specific geographic features and regions.