Explore the Family Name Dash
The meaning of Dash
1. English: variant of Ash with fused Old French preposition d(e) ‘of, from’, a topographic name for someone who lived near an ash tree, or a habitational name from a place called with the Old English word æsc, such as Ash in Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Herefordshire, Kent, Shropshire, Somerset, and Surrey, and Ashe in Devon and Hampshire. Compare Nash. 2. English: nickname perhaps from Middle English dasch(e), dassh(e), daish ‘violent or sharp blow’. 3. Americanized form of German Dasch. 4. Indian: variant of Das. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Arati, Meenakshi, Raj, Binod, Kalyani, Manoj, Narayan, Padmaja, Pramod, Rajesh, Satya, Sita.
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How common is the last name Dash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dash" has experienced a notable increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9321st most common surname, but had climbed to the 8599th position by 2010, marking a 7.75% rise in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 3211 in 2000 to 3828 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 19.22%. The proportion of the Dash surname per 100,000 people also increased from 1.19 in 2000 to 1.3 in 2010, which is about a 9.24% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,321 | #8,599 | 7.75% |
| Count | 3,211 | 3,828 | 19.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.19 | 1.3 | 9.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dash
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dash," there have been several significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those bearing this surname identified as White (50.45%) followed by Black (36.66%). However, by 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had decreased to 43.5%, while the proportion identifying as Black slightly dropped to 34.64%. Over the same period, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a remarkable increase of 121.46%, rising from 6.57% in 2000 to 14.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native also showed modest increases, whereas the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a small decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.45% | 43.5% | -13.78% |
| Black | 36.66% | 34.64% | -5.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.57% | 14.55% | 121.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 3.66% | 32.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 2.46% | -6.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 1.2% | 29.03% |
Dash ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Dash is British & Irish, which comprises 28.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (14.2%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (10.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Nigerian, Northern Indian & Pakistani, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 28.5% |
| French & German | 14.2% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 10.3% |
| Other | 47.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Dash
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Dash have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 62.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 62.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 62.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
What Dash haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Dash is J-M241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-M241 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Philip, Milan, Constantine, Edward, Emanuel, Cade, Dorn, Grey, Zorn, List.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dash surname are: M, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Dash have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Dash" Surname 47.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Dash" Surname 28.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dash" Surname 28.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Dash" Surname 17.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dash?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Dash are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition