Cheatum

Cheatum Meaning & Origin

About Cheatum
The surname Cheatum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceatan," meaning "to seize or take." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being cunning, deceitful, or crafty. Over time, the name evolved into Cheatum, and individuals with this surname may have inherited or acquired the traits associated with the original nickname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cheatum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cheatum: 688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cheatum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cheatum is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XTM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IY1 T AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧitΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XTM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cheatum in Braille

Here's how to represent Cheatum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cheatum in braille

How to sign the name Cheatum using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cheatum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cheatum in sign language

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