Ketchum

Meaning

Derived from a place name or possibly from Old English elements meaning 'ketch' (a type of sailing vessel) and 'home' or 'settlement'.

Etymology

The surname likely originates from an English place name, possibly combining nautical terminology with a settlement designation. It may also derive from the Ketcham variant found in early American colonial records.

About the Ketchum Surname

Ketchum is an American surname with English origins, possibly derived from a place name or nautical reference. The name became more prominent in the United States during westward expansion.

Distribution

Found primarily in the United States, particularly in the western states, with origins in English colonial settlements.

Notable Bearers

Hank Ketchum

People with the Ketchum Surname