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UK surname

Cahillane

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cathail derived from the given name Cathal meaning mighty warrior.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Altonhill North and Onthank, Harrow and Wigan.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cahillane is 122 in 2003. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2003

122 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Cahillane surname distribution map

The map shows where the Cahillane surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Cahillane surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cahillane over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 116 #24,688
1998 modern 106 #26,689
1999 modern 107 #26,754
2000 modern 119 #25,072
2001 modern 120 #24,615
2002 modern 119 #25,231
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 114 #25,837
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 118 #25,913
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 122 #26,876
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Cahillanes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Altonhill North and Onthank, Harrow, Wigan, Brent and Croydon. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Altonhill North and Onthank East Ayrshire
2 Harrow 013 Harrow
3 Wigan 026 Wigan
4 Brent 004 Brent
5 Croydon 043 Croydon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cahillane

These lists show first names that appear often with the Cahillane surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cahillane

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cahillane, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Cahillane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Cahillane household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Cahillane is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cahillane is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cahillane falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cahillane is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Cahillane, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Cahillane

The surname Cahillane originates from Ireland, specifically the Gaelic Irish name Ó Cathailghéanaigh, which means "descendant of Cathailghéanach." The name Cathailghéanach is derived from the old Gaelic words "cath" meaning "battle" and "ghéanach" meaning "love" or "fond of." The surname's earliest known spelling was Cathailghéanaigh, but over time, it evolved into various anglicized versions like Cahillane, Cahillain, Caylane, and others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cahillane surname dates back to the 16th century in County Kerry, Ireland. Historical records show that the Cahillane family held land and wielded significant influence in the Iveragh peninsula, particularly in the Caherdaniel area. The Cahillane clan played a role in local conflicts and power struggles during the tumultuous times of the English conquest of Ireland.

In the 17th century, the Cahillane name appeared in the Annals of the Four Masters, a renowned collection of medieval Irish chronicles. This suggests that the Cahillane family had achieved a level of prominence and recognition during that period. Additionally, the Cahillane surname can be found in various Irish manuscripts and historical documents from the 16th to 18th centuries, further solidifying their roots in Ireland.

One notable individual bearing the Cahillane surname was Donal Cahillane (c. 1610-1670), a renowned Irish poet and scholar. He was a prominent figure in the Gaelic literary revival of the 17th century and composed several works in the Irish language. Another noteworthy Cahillane was Dermot Cahillane (c. 1650-1720), a renowned Irish Jacobite soldier who fought for the deposed Catholic King James II during the Williamite War in Ireland.

In the 19th century, the Cahillane surname gained some recognition with the birth of William Cahillane (1820-1895), an Irish-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in New York City, including the Grace Church and the original Madison Square Garden. Another influential figure was Jeremiah Cahillane (1845-1912), an Irish-American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut.

One of the most recent notable individuals with the Cahillane surname was Patrick Cahillane (1924-2008), an Irish actor and comedian who appeared in several films and television shows throughout his career.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Cahillane surname: questions and answers

How common is the Cahillane surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Cahillane a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Cahillane surname mean?

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cathail derived from the given name Cathal meaning mighty warrior.

What does the Cahillane map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cahillane bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.