Explore the Family Name Cheatom
The meaning of Cheatom
Altered form of English Cheetham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheatom in the United States?
The surname Cheatom was ranked 43,955th in popularity in the year 2000 and rose to 42,640th in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This change in rank indicates a growth of approximately 2.99% in its prevalence over a decade. The count of individuals bearing this name also increased from 462 to 508 during this period, marking an approximate 9.96% rise. However, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #42,640 | 2.99% |
| Count | 462 | 508 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheatom
In terms of ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were changes observed between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded instances of the surname Cheatom among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were increases in other categories. For instance, individuals identifying as two or more races and carrying the Cheatom surname rose from 2.38% to 5.12%, marking a substantial increase of 115.13%. Those identifying as White saw a modest rise of 5.05% from 6.93% to 7.28%. The Hispanic population with the Cheatom surname also climbed from 1.52% to 2.36%, a jump of 55.26%. However, there was a decline among those identifying as Black, from 88.74% to 85.24%, representing a decrease of 3.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.74% | 85.24% | -3.94% |
| White | 6.93% | 7.28% | 5.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 5.12% | 115.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.36% | 55.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |