Explore the Family Name Cheetham
The meaning of Cheetham
English: variant of Cheatham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheetham in the United States?
The surname Cheetham saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 36,045 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to 34,668. This represents a positive change of 3.82%. Additionally, the count, or number of individuals with the Cheetham surname, also grew from 588 in 2000 to 652 in 2010 – a rise of 10.88%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k of people with this surname remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #34,668 | 3.82% |
| Count | 588 | 652 | 10.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheetham
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Cheetham surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with this name is white, though their representation decreased slightly from 95.58% in 2000 to 92.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions of individuals from Hispanic and Black backgrounds increased significantly during this period, rising by 116.47% and 80.67%, respectively. There was also a noticeable growth among those reporting two or more races - up to 1.38% from 0.85%. However, no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity were recorded under this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 92.33% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.68% | 116.47% |
| Black | 1.19% | 2.15% | 80.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.38% | 62.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |