Explore the Family Name Cashion
The meaning of Cashion
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Caisin or Ó Caisin, see Cashin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cashion in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cashion experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 11,737 and it fell to 12,566 by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.06%. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly, from 2,444 to 2,463 over the same period, an increase of 0.78%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 8.79% from 0.91 to 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,737 | #12,566 | -7.06% |
| Count | 2,444 | 2,463 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.83 | -8.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cashion
Ethnicity-wise, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority of Cashions identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, standing at 94.72% and 94.11% respectively. The percentage of Cashions identifying as Hispanic saw the most considerable growth, increasing by 43.54% over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, decreased by 32.22%. The count of Cashions identifying as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases, with changes of 10.91%, 7.48%, and 12.12% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 94.11% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.11% | 43.54% |
| Black | 1.47% | 1.58% | 7.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.22% | 10.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.61% | -32.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0.37% | 12.12% |