Cheetham

Cheetham is a surname of Old English origin, derived from the words "ceat," meaning a hill, and "ham," meaning a homestead or settlement. The name is primarily found in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire in northern England.

The Cheetham surname is associated with individuals who were originally from the area known as Cheetham Hill in Manchester, a district that historically served as a rural upland area before urban development occurred in the 19th century. The name may also refer to those who lived near or worked at a prominent hill settlement.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Cheetham include Edward Cheetham, a British botanist known for his research on plant genetics, and Caroline Cheetham, a renowned British sculptor celebrated for her works in public art installations.

The Cheetham surname carries with it a sense of regional identity and history, reflecting the heritage of the north of England and the enduring legacy of its inhabitants.

There are approximately 7,638 people named Cheetham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,232nd most common surname in Britain. Around 117 in a million people in Britain are named Cheetham.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amanda
  • Carol
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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