Oram

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Oram is an Old Norse surname particularly found in the North of England.[1] Notable people with this surname are:

  • Albert Oram, Baron Oram (1913–1999), British politician; MP from East Ham South
  • Andrew Oram (b. 1975), English cricketer
  • Chandre Oram (contemporary), Indian man who has a tail; believed by some to be an incarnation of Hanuman
  • Christopher Oram (contemporary), British theatre set and costume designer
  • Daphne Oram (1925–2003), British composer and electronic musician; creator of the "Oramics" technique
  • Eddie Oram (1914–2004), American basketball player
  • Gerard Oram (contemporary), British cultural and social historian
  • Jacob Oram (b. 1978), New Zealand cricketer
  • Jual Oram (b. 1961), Indian politician representing the Sundargarh constituency of Orissa in the Indian parliament
  • Kenneth Oram (1919–2001), clergyman
  • Matthew Oram (1885–1969), New Zealand politician, MP for Manawatu
  • Nick Oram (b. 1979), American television producer and actor
  • Neil Oram (b. 1938) British musician, poet, artist and playwright
  • Paul Oram (contemporary), Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Richard Oram (contemporary), Scottish historian, professor, and author
  • Rod Oram (contemporary), New Zealand journalist, columnist, and radio commentator
  • Ruth Joy Oram, singer with Krush
  • Sarah Oram (1860–1946), British nurse
  • Steve Oram (b. 1973), English comedian, actor, writer, and musician
  • Tara Oram (b. 1984), Canadian singer and Canadian Idol finalist
  • William Oram (1711-1777), English painter and architect
  • Wilma Oram (1916–2001), Australian Army nurse during World War II

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Surname Database: Oram Last Name Origin".