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Odom

Odom is a surname of English origin. It is found in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The exact origin varies by family; it is often treated as a toponymic name derived from a place name, or as a variant of related surnames formed from early medieval personal names. As with many surnames, its precise lineage can differ between individuals and lineages.

Notable bearer: Lamar Odom (born 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the

Today, the surname Odom is carried by people in a variety of professions, reflecting its broad distribution

National
Basketball
Association
(NBA).
He
was
a
member
of
the
Los
Angeles
Lakers
teams
that
won
the
NBA
championships
in
2009
and
2010.
Beyond
basketball,
he
has
pursued
media
appearances
and
public
work.
in
English-speaking
populations.