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

Cashin, 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 Cashin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cashin in America

Cashin is the 15727th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cashin surname appeared 1,854 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cashin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cashin 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 Cashin

The surname Cashin originates from Ireland, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "caisín," which means "small winding stream" or "path." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a small stream or winding path.

The Cashin name is predominantly found in County Kerry, situated in the southwest of Ireland. It is also prevalent in parts of County Cork, particularly in the baronies of Duhallow and Muskerry. The name has various spellings, including Cashion, Casheen, and Cashen, reflecting the variations in pronunciation over time.

One of the earliest historical references to the Cashin name can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a "Caisín" who was a prominent figure in the region during the 12th century.

In the 16th century, a notable member of the Cashin family was Dermot Cashin, a chieftain and landowner in County Kerry. He is mentioned in the Fiants of Elizabeth I, a collection of administrative records from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England.

During the 17th century, the Cashin name appears in various land and census records in County Kerry. One notable figure from this period was Donough Cashin, born in 1640, who was involved in the Jacobite uprising of 1689-1691.

In the 18th century, the Cashin family continued to hold land and influence in County Kerry. John Cashin (1706-1784) was a prominent landowner and member of the Irish Parliament, representing the borough of Tralee.

The 19th century saw the Cashin name spread further across Ireland and beyond. One notable figure was Michael Cashin (1822-1898), a journalist and writer who was born in County Kerry but later emigrated to the United States, where he worked for various newspapers and publications.

Throughout history, the Cashin surname has been associated with various places in County Kerry, such as Cashin River, Cashin Island, and the townlands of Cashin and Cashin More. These places likely took their names from the Cashin family, reflecting their long-standing presence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cashin

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

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 Cashin 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 Cashin 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 Cashin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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