Find out how popular the last name Cheatom is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cheatom.

Cheatom, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cheatom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheatom in America

Cheatom is the 42640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheatom surname appeared 508 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cheatom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheatom to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cheatom

The surname Cheatom has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ceat," which meant a small hut or cottage, combined with the suffix "-ham," meaning a homestead or village. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided in a small settlement or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cheatom can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1194, where it appears as "Cheatham." This indicates that the name had already established itself in the region by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name Cheatom appeared in various medieval records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it was spelled "Chetham." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

Notably, the Cheatom name has been associated with several historical figures throughout the centuries. One such individual was Robert Cheatom (1584-1653), a prominent English merchant and philanthropist who founded the Chetham Library in Manchester, one of the oldest public libraries in the English-speaking world.

Another notable bearer of the name was John Cheatom (1628-1688), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Leicester and authored several theological works.

In the 18th century, the Cheatom family had connections to the village of Chetham in Lancashire, which likely derived its name from the same Old English roots as the surname.

During the 19th century, the name Cheatom gained recognition through individuals like Charles Cheatom (1815-1890), an English industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Cheatom Ironworks in Manchester.

Additionally, the annals of history record Thomas Cheatom (1835-1912), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Manchester Town Hall Extension.

Throughout its long history, the surname Cheatom has maintained its presence across various regions of England, particularly in Lancashire and the surrounding areas. While variations in spelling have occurred over time, the name's origins can be traced back to the Old English words that described a small settlement or homestead, reflecting the humble beginnings of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheatom

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cheatom.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cheatom was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cheatom has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cheatom was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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