There are
1355
Thams in the USA
Tham is the
19834th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Tham

ThamSeong

Tham Seong Chee is a Malaysian businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to the education sector in Malaysia.

SimonTham

Simon Tham is a Singaporean television actor and host, best known for his roles in various Chinese dramas.

HansTham

Hans Tham is a Swedish painter known for his landscapes and nature paintings.

ThamYew

Tham Yew Chin is a Malaysian footballer who plays as a midfielder for the national team and various club teams.

ThamKhai

Tham Khai Meng is a Malaysian-born advertising executive who served as the Global Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy.

ThamKeng

Tham Keng Yew is a Singaporean politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various ministerial positions.

LuluTham

Lulu Tham is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in various Malaysian films and television dramas.

ThamTran

Tham Tran is a Vietnamese-American comedian and writer known for her work on the sitcom 'Workaholics.'

ThamChee

Tham Chee Wah is a Malaysian scientist and professor known for his research in the field of environmental chemistry.

ThamHin

Tham Hin Ho is a Malaysian politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various government positions.

Tham Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Tham' is of Chinese origin. It is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese character '谭' or '覃', which is a common surname among the Chinese diaspora.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Tham' is found primarily among Chinese communities around the world, particularly in countries with significant Chinese populations such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Tham' include 'Tam', 'Tiam', 'Thom', 'Tum', 'Tim', 'Thumb', 'Tamm', 'Thma', 'Thim', and 'Thomm'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Tham' can be traced back to Chinese emigration, which occurred during different periods of history due to factors such as economic opportunities and political instability.