Explore the Family Name Cashaw
The meaning of Cashaw
African American: altered form of English Kershaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cashaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cashaw increased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 49,767 in 2000, it rose to 46,037 in 2010, marking a change of 7.49%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 396 individuals to 463, reflecting an increase of 16.92%. This means that the proportion of people named Cashaw per 100,000 U.S. residents slightly increased by 6.67%, going from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #46,037 | 7.49% |
| Count | 396 | 463 | 16.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cashaw
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cashaw also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying with this surname remained those of Black ethnicity, although their percentage decreased by 3.75% to 89.20%. Notably, there were significant increases in the Hispanic and Two or More Races categories. Hispanic representation grew by 49.50% to make up 3.02% of all Cashaws, while those identifying as Two or More Races increased by 81.68% to reach 3.67%. The White category saw a smaller increase of 21.12%, bringing its representation to 3.67%. There was no recorded change for those categorized as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.68% | 89.2% | -3.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 3.67% | 81.68% |
| White | 3.03% | 3.67% | 21.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.02% | 49.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |