Explore the Family Name Cheatum
The meaning of Cheatum
Altered form of English Cheetham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheatum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cheatum has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 34,399th most popular, whereas in 2010, it improved to 33,241st. The total count of people carrying the surname also rose from 623 in 2000 to 688 in 2010, marking a healthy increase of 10.43%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #33,241 | 3.37% |
| Count | 623 | 688 | 10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheatum
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data also presents some interesting shifts. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the surname Cheatum in both 2000 and 2010, other ethnic identities saw significant changes. Those identifying with two or more races grew by 35.98%, and the Hispanic population under this surname skyrocketed by 159.82%. However, populations identifying as White and Black saw slight decreases, with a drop of -4.37% and -3.78% respectively. This information emphasizes the multi-ethnic nature of the U.S. and the fluidity of ethnic identities within a single surname over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.52% | 49.27% | -4.37% |
| Black | 43.66% | 42.01% | -3.78% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 4.8% | 35.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.91% | 159.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |