Oldom Name Origin and Family Crest

Spelled Oldom, the surname still points back to Oldham.

What is the meaning of Oldom?

Like many surnames, it began with a place: “from Oldham, in Lancashire”.

Is Oldom the same name as Oldham?

Before spelling was fixed, Oldham was also written Oldom. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Oldam.

Does every Oldom family have a crest?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Oldom, so the heraldry linked to Oldham is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Research your Oldom family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.