Explore the Family Name Chittum
The meaning of Chittum
English: variant of Cheetham. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chittum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chittum has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,977th most common surname and by 2010, it moved up slightly to 16,953rd. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,544 to 1,677 during the same time period, representing an 8.61% growth rate. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Chittum per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,977 | #16,953 | 0.14% |
| Count | 1,544 | 1,677 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chittum
When looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the Chittum surname, most identified as White during the years analyzed by the Decennial U.S. Census. This group increased slightly from 95.34% in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. There was a marginal increase in Asian/Pacific Islanders, from 0.71% to 0.72%, over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 0.91% to 0.78%, while Hispanic representation dropped from 1.81% to 1.73%. Black representation saw the largest decrease, from 0.71% to 0.54%. Lastly, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a small decline from 0.52% to 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 95.77% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.73% | -4.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.78% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.72% | 1.41% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0.54% | -23.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.48% | -7.69% |