The Scottish surname Graham, also found in Ireland and England, is of locative origin meaning the original bearer of the name was named after the place where they resided, in this case Graham is derived from the Old English term for a "gravelly homestead" or a "grey home." The surname Graham was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th Century and was first found in Scotland in the 12th Century. The Clan Graham held lands in both the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands.A notable bearer of the name Graham is Alexander Graham Bell the inventor of the telephone.  Get your family crest jewelry here.