Mitchum
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mitchum
Mitchum is an English surname derived from the Old English elements "micel" (great) and "ham" (homestead), literally meaning "great homestead" or "large settlement." The name originated as a locational surname from places in England, particularly associated with Mitcham in Surrey.
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Etymology
Mitchum is an English surname derived from the Old English elements "micel" (great) and "ham" (homestead), literally meaning "great homestead" or "large settlement." The name originated as a locational surname from places in England, particularly associated with Mitcham in Surrey.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious affiliation; it gained modern prominence through actor Robert Mitchum (1917–1997), who became one of Hollywood's most iconic leading men.
Mitchum currently ranks #7,606 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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