Abrams is an English surname meaning "son of Abraham". It is a patronymic surname that developed independently in Jewish diaspora communities, England, Germany, and the Netherlands. Etymology and History The name Abrams is a variant of Abrahams, both meaning "son of Abraham." The root name Abraham derives from the Hebrew ʾAvraham, traditionally interpreted as "father of many" or echoing the earlier form Abram combined with the element "multitude." In the Bible, Abraham was originally named Abram, but God changed his name (see Genesis 17:5), reflecting his role as the patriarch of many nations. He is considered the father of the Hebrews through Isaac and of the Arabs through Ishmael. The surname Abrams and its variants have been recorded in England since the medieval era in documents such as the Domesday Book and Hundred Rolls, attesting to its long history in the region. Notable Bearers According to Wikipedia, notable individuals with the surname Abrams include: Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), a prominent American army officer after whom the Abrams was selected by the developers of the M1 Abrams main battle tank CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television host and founder of Law&Crime J. J. Abrams (born 1966), American film director and producer Muhammad H. Abrams (1912–2015), American literary critic Distribution As of 2014, the surname Abrams is most commonly found in the United States. Variants Related surnames include Abrahams, Abrahamson, Bramson, Abram, and others. Cognates in other languages include Ibraimov, Ibragimov, Ibrahimović, İbrahimov, and İbrahimova. Meaning: "son of Abraham" Origin: English patronymic, also used in Jewish diaspora and other European cultures Usage: Surname Top Region: United States