Explore the Family Name Cashen
The meaning of Cashen
Irish (Kilkenny and Tipperary, Laois) and Manx: variant of Cashin.
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How common is the last name Cashen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cashen has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cashen ranked at 22,612 and by 2010, it had slipped down to 25,295 in rank, marking an 11.87% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by 7.73%, going from 1,061 in 2000 to 979 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which decreased by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #25,295 | -11.87% |
| Count | 1,061 | 979 | -7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.33 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cashen
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010 for people with the surname Cashen based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority of Cashens identified as White (94.91%), with smaller percentages identifying as Two or more races (1.70%), Hispanic (1.51%), Black (0.85%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.57%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.47%). By 2010, while the largest percentage of Cashens still identified as White (92.34%), an increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic (3.37%) and Black (1.43%). However, there were no longer any Cashens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.34% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.37% | 123.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.63% | -4.12% |
| Black | 0.85% | 1.43% | 68.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |