Ted Shumate

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ted Shumate — English
96K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ted Shumate is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ted is a masculine given name of English origin. Ted is a masculine given name. It is usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) for Edward, Edwin, Edgar, Edmund, Theodore, among other names. Alternatives of Ted are Ned, Teddy, and Ed. Ted Cruz (born 1970), Canadian-born American politician Ted Danson (born 1947), American actor Ted Ginn Jr. (born 1985), Former American NFL player Ted Ginn Sr. (born 1955), American football coach and father of Ted Ginn Jr. The surname Shumate: Anderson E. Shumate (1879–1947), American politician Fern Shumate (1910–2003), American writer Harold Shumate (1893–1983), American screenwriter Ignatius Elgin Shumate (1834–1907), American politician Jabar Shumate (born 1976), American politician Jessamine Shumate (1902–1990), American artist, historian and cartographer Jim Shumate (1921–2013), American bluegrass fiddler John Shumate (1952–2025), American basketball player Keith Shumate (born 1965/66), American college baseball player and coach Mark Shumate (born 1960), American football player Whitney Shumate (1896–1966), American businessma. Ted is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 96K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ted reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ted

English

Ted is a masculine given name. It is usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) for Edward, Edwin, Edgar, Edmund, Theodore, among other names. Alternatives of Ted are Ned, Teddy, and Ed. Ted Cruz (born 1970), Canadian-born American politician Ted Danson (born 1947), American actor Ted Ginn Jr. (born 1985), Former American NFL player Ted Ginn Sr. (born 1955), American football coach and father of Ted Ginn Jr.

Surname: Shumate

English

Anderson E. Shumate (1879–1947), American politician Fern Shumate (1910–2003), American writer Harold Shumate (1893–1983), American screenwriter Ignatius Elgin Shumate (1834–1907), American politician Jabar Shumate (born 1976), American politician Jessamine Shumate (1902–1990), American artist, historian and cartographer Jim Shumate (1921–2013), American bluegrass fiddler John Shumate (1952–2025), American basketball player Keith Shumate (born 1965/66), American college baseball player and coach Mark Shumate (born 1960), American football player Whitney Shumate (1896–1966), American businessma.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ted is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ted by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ted Shumate

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ted Shumate:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ted?
The first name Ted originates from English. Ted is a masculine given name. It is usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) for Edward, Edwin, Edgar, Edmund, Theodore, among other names. Alternatives of Ted are Ned, Teddy, and Ed. Ted Cruz (born 1970), Canadian-born American politician Ted Danson (born 1947), American actor Ted Ginn Jr. (born 1985), Former American NFL player Ted Ginn Sr. (born 1955), American football coach and father of Ted Ginn Jr.
When was Ted most popular?
The name Ted reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shumate?
The surname Shumate originates from English. Anderson E. Shumate (1879–1947), American politician Fern Shumate (1910–2003), American writer Harold Shumate (1893–1983), American screenwriter Ignatius Elgin Shumate (1834–1907), American politician Jabar Shumate (born 1976), American politician Jessamine Shumate (1902–1990), American artist, historian and cartographer Jim Shumate (1921–2013), American bluegrass fiddler John Shumate (1952–2025), American basketball player Keith Shumate (born 1965/66), American college baseball player and coach Mark Shumate (born 1960), American football player Whitney Shumate (1896–1966), American businessma.
How common is the surname Shumate?
The surname Shumate is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.
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