Names / Tatum
Is Tatum a first name or a last name?
Tatum is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Tatum
- United States. Tatum is used both ways: about 24,558 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 23,827 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Tatum by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Tatum as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (66 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34 | 19 | 64% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Tatum in the United States
- As a surname: about 24,558 people in the 2010 census, rank 1,451 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 23,827 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 81% of them girls.
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