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

Mitcham, 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 Mitcham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mitcham in America

Mitcham is the 13551st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mitcham surname appeared 2,237 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mitcham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mitcham 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 Mitcham

The surname Mitcham has its origins in England, tracing back to the 11th century. It is a locational name, derived from the place name Mitcham in Surrey, which itself comes from the Old English words "myccg" meaning "big" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." This suggests that the original bearer of the surname hailed from the sizable village of Mitcham.

Mitcham is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early reference underscores the antiquity of the place name and its subsequent adoption as a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mitcham can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Surrey, dated 1199, where a William de Micham is listed. The prefix "de" indicates the locational origin of the surname, further solidifying its connection to the village of Mitcham.

Over the centuries, the surname has seen various spellings, including Mycham, Mitcham, and Mitchum, reflecting the evolution of the English language and local dialects. Notable bearers of the Mitcham surname include John Mitcham (c. 1550-1618), an English clergyman and author, and William Mitcham (c. 1600-1670), a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses in the early colonial period of North America.

In more recent history, Sir Osbert Mitcham (1878-1952) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to China from 1926 to 1932. Another prominent figure was Evelyn Mitcham (1908-1998), an English actress and singer who performed on stage and in films throughout the mid-20th century.

Sir Geoffrey Mitcham (1920-2003), a renowned British architect, left a lasting impact on the built environment of London and other cities through his innovative and influential designs. His most notable works include the Barbican Centre and the Millennium Bridge in London.

While the surname Mitcham may have originated from a specific place, its bearers have made their mark in various fields across different eras, contributing to the rich tapestry of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mitcham

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

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 Mitcham 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 Mitcham 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 Mitcham was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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