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
 * Guru (rapper), stage name of Keith Elam (1961–2010), American rapper, one half of the duo Gang Starr
 * 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.