Explore the Family Name Ketchem
The meaning of Ketchem
English: variant of Ketcham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ketchem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ketchem has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ketchem ranked 29,696 in popularity with a count of 748. By 2010, its ranking improved to 29,661 and the count increased by 6.15% to 794. However, despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 decreased slightly by 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #29,661 | 0.12% |
| Count | 748 | 794 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketchem
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ketchem, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White - around 96.85% in 2010, showing a marginal increase of 0.06% since 2000. The representation of other ethnicities is significantly less. In 2010, approximately 1.89% identified as having two or more races, which represents an increase of 41.04% from 2000. There were no individuals with the surname Ketchem who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 96.85% | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.89% | 41.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |