Tom Chitwood

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tom Chitwood — rising ground
176K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tom Chitwood is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Tom is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name. The surname Chitwood: Bill Chitwood (1890–1961), American fiddler Christina Chitwood (born 1990), American ice dancer Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), American racing driver and businessman May Belle Hutson Chitwood (1908–1994), American author, nematologist, helminthologist, and zoologist Mike Chitwood, American law enforcement officer Randolph Chitwood, American surgeon Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Chitwood, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Oregon, United States Tom is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 176K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tom reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tom

Meaning: rising ground

Germanic

Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name.

Surname: Chitwood

English

Bill Chitwood (1890–1961), American fiddler Christina Chitwood (born 1990), American ice dancer Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), American racing driver and businessman May Belle Hutson Chitwood (1908–1994), American author, nematologist, helminthologist, and zoologist Mike Chitwood, American law enforcement officer Randolph Chitwood, American surgeon Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Chitwood, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Tom Chitwood

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 Tom Chitwood:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Tom?
The first name Tom originates from Germanic. Tom is a masculine given name, often used as a diminutive of Thomas. In Germanic countries and Scandinavia, "Tom" is in use as a formal given name. The Gaelic-Cymric name Tom means "rising ground" or "eminent". In literature and popular culture, it is often used to represent "an ordinary man". The name Tôm also exists as an independent Aramaic name.
When was Tom most popular?
The name Tom reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chitwood?
The surname Chitwood originates from English. Bill Chitwood (1890–1961), American fiddler Christina Chitwood (born 1990), American ice dancer Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), American racing driver and businessman May Belle Hutson Chitwood (1908–1994), American author, nematologist, helminthologist, and zoologist Mike Chitwood, American law enforcement officer Randolph Chitwood, American surgeon Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Chitwood, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Oregon, United States
What are the origins of the name Tom Chitwood?
The name Tom Chitwood combines two different traditions: the first name Tom has Germanic roots, while the surname Chitwood originates from English.
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