The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Graham an Irish name?
Graham arrived from Scotland, England or Wales, most often during the plantations of the 1600s. Families carrying it may have been in Ireland for four centuries since, which is a different question from where the name began.
What does the surname Graham mean?
Graham (Irish: —) means “from Grantham — 'grey home'”. Origin: Ulster Scots (Border).
Where in Ireland is the surname Graham from?
The historic homeland of the Graham name is Fermanagh, Down, Antrim. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Graham?
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