About Ketchem
The surname Ketchem is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cycene" or "cycen," meaning "kitchen." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked in or was associated with a kitchen, such as a cook or a servant. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Ketchem. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Ketchem is "one who works in or is associated with a kitchen."
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The surname Ketchem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ketchem 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 Ketchem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ketchem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ketchem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.