About Ketchum
The surname Ketchum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cycen" or "ketchen," 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 name Ketchum evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Ketchum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ketchum 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 Ketchum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ketchum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ketchum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.