Elam (surname)

Elam is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Charles Wheaton Elam (1866–1917), Louisiana politician
• Joseph Barton Elam (1821–1885), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district
• Jack Elam (1918–2003), American actor
• James Elam (1918–1995), American physician
• Jason Elam (born 1970), American football player
• Kaiir Elam (born 2001), American football player
• Katrina Elam (born 1983), American country music singer
• Keith Elam or Guru (1961–2010), American rapper
• Lee Elam (born 1976), English footballer
• Norah Elam (1878–1961), Irish-born suffragette and fascist
• Onzy Elam (born 1964), American football player
• Paul Elam, founder of A Voice for Men.