Explore the Family Name Cashmore
The meaning of Cashmore
English: probably a habitational name from Cashmoor in Dorset, which is probably named with Old English cærse ‘cress’ + mōr ‘fen, marsh’ or mere ‘pool’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cashmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cashmore ranked 45,651st in popularity in both 2000 and 2010, showing no change in rank over this decade. The count of individuals with this surname, however, grew from 441 to 468, a 6.12% increase. This indicates that while the surname did not climb the ranks, it did increase in frequency within the population, remaining at a proportion of 0.16 per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #45,653 | 0% |
| Count | 441 | 468 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cashmore
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates that the majority of people with the Cashmore surname identified as White in both 2000 (95.01%) and 2010 (94.87%), showing a minor decrease of 0.15%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 2.27% to 1.71%, a 24.67% decline. The category of two or more races showed growth, increasing by 51.33% from 1.13% to 1.71%. No individuals with the Cashmore surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 94.87% | -0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.71% | 51.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 1.71% | -24.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |