Type Surname (from location)
Usage English (British)
Other Forms FormsAcclame, Acclome, Acklome, Aclam, Aclame, Aclan, Aclom, Aclome, Acclam, Acclom, Acklam, Acklan, Acklin, Acklom, Acklome, Acklum
Meaning & History
This surname originates from the village name Acklam in Yorkshire, of which there are two; a neighbourhood in Middlesbrough, and a village by Malton. The etymology of the name is derived from Old English āc “oak” and lēah “clearing”.