Explore the Family Name Cash
The meaning of Cash
1. English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Case, or, alternatively, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a maker of boxes, from Middle English cashe ‘box, chest to keep wares in’ (Old French casse). 2. Irish (Tipperary and Wexford): in Ireland, Cash and Cass may derive from the epithet cas ‘curly-haired’, or be a variant of Casey. However, it is more likely to be the English surname. 3. Americanized form of German Kirch or Kirsch.
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How common is the last name Cash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cash saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped by 6.86%, moving from 1123 in 2000 to 1200 in 2010. On the other hand, the count or the number of people bearing the surname increased by 3.16%, from 28,572 in 2000 to 29,476 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased during this period, declining by 5.67% from 10.59 in 2000 to 9.99 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,123 | #1,200 | -6.86% |
| Count | 28,572 | 29,476 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 10.59 | 9.99 | -5.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cash
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cash also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 31.82%, while those reporting two or more races rose by 26.62%. Those identifying as White decreased by 2.77%, but still made up the majority at 78.56% in 2010. The Hispanic representation experienced a significant increase of 57.89%, although it remained relatively small at 2.70% in 2010. The Black community saw an increase of 4.58%, making up 15.54% in 2010. Finally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a modest increase of 4.69%, reaching 0.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 78.56% | -2.77% |
| Black | 14.86% | 15.54% | 4.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.7% | 57.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.95% | 26.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.67% | 4.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.58% | 31.82% |
Cash ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Cash is British & Irish, which comprises 57.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.4%) and Eastern European (3.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.3% |
| French & German | 20.4% |
| Eastern European | 3.4% |
| Other | 18.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Cash
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Cash have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.60% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 87.30% |
What Cash haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Cash is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Ramey, Langley, Etheridge, Granger, Stump, Allard, Higgs, Foss, Carver, Dotson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cash surname are: T2b, H, H1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Cash have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Cash" Surname 45.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Cash" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cash" Surname 22.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cash" Surname 16.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cash?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Cash are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition