Explore the Family Name Cashin
The meaning of Cashin
Irish (Tipperary, Laois, and Waterford) and Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac Caisín or, in the south of Ireland, Ó Caisín ‘son (or descendant) of Caisín’ a personal name that is a diminutive of cas ‘curly’ or possibly cas ‘pleasant’.
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How common is the last name Cashin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cashin saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,101st in popularity but rose to 15,727th by 2010, a change of 8.03%. The number of individuals bearing this surname grew from 1,531 to 1,854 during this decade, marking a 21.1% increase. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Cashin per 100,000 people also increased from 0.57 to 0.63, reflecting a 10.53% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,101 | #15,727 | 8.03% |
| Count | 1,531 | 1,854 | 21.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.63 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cashin
In terms of ethnicity as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the Cashin surname have shown some shifts over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded Cashins of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. Those identifying as white decreased from 95.1% in 2000 to 89.81% in 2010. However, those identifying as Hispanic significantly increased from 1.24% to 4.85%, a substantial 291.13% change. Cashins identifying as Black saw a moderate increase from 2.29% to 3.02%, while those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.05% to 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 89.81% | -5.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 4.85% | 291.13% |
| Black | 2.29% | 3.02% | 31.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.24% | 18.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |