Find out how popular the last name Cashaw is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cashaw.

Cashaw, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cashaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cashaw in America

Cashaw is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cashaw surname appeared 463 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cashaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cashaw to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cashaw

The surname CASHAW originates from England and can be traced back to the early 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cæshowe," which referred to a small dwelling or hut situated near a coppice or grove of trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1196, where a person named Radulfus de Cashowe is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name, possibly a small hamlet or village called Cashowe.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Cashhou, Cashou, and Casshowe, reflecting the flexible spelling conventions of the time. These variations can be found in various medieval records and manuscripts, including the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273.

The name CASHAW has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir John Cashaw, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 14th century and served as a knight of the shire for Oxfordshire.

Another prominent figure was William Cashaw, born in 1520, who was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the capital.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the CASHAW name was Thomas Cashaw, born in 1605, who served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and was involved in the early colonization efforts of the British Empire in North America.

During the 18th century, the CASHAW surname was associated with the family of Sir Henry Cashaw, a wealthy landowner and influential political figure in Yorkshire. His son, James Cashaw, born in 1745, was a prominent lawyer and served as a Member of Parliament for several years.

In the 19th century, one of the most notable individuals with the CASHAW surname was William Cashaw, born in 1832, who was a renowned author and poet. His works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cashaw

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cashaw.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cashaw was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cashaw has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cashaw was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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