UK surname
A Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew word kasher, meaning legitimate or proper.
In the 1881 census there were 21 people recorded with the Casher surname, ranking it #30,609 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 8, ranked #37,829, down from #30,609 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Casher is 116 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 61.9%.
1881 census count
21
Ranked #30,609
Modern count
8
2016, ranked #37,829
Peak year
1861
116 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Casher surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Casher surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 17 | #30,267 |
| 1861 | historical | 116 | #18,751 |
| 1881 | historical | 21 | #30,609 |
| 1891 | historical | 83 | #26,376 |
| 1901 | historical | 28 | #30,951 |
| 1911 | historical | 33 | #29,703 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 13 | #36,679 |
| 1999 | modern | 15 | #36,476 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 16 | #36,160 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 13 | #36,620 |
| 2004 | modern | 11 | #36,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 13 | #36,833 |
| 2006 | modern | 13 | #36,902 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 13 | #37,056 |
| 2009 | modern | 12 | #37,230 |
| 2010 | modern | 13 | #37,215 |
| 2011 | modern | 14 | #37,115 |
| 2012 | modern | 11 | #37,394 |
| 2013 | modern | 12 | #37,342 |
| 2014 | modern | 11 | #37,462 |
| 2015 | modern | 9 | #37,684 |
| 2016 | modern | 8 | #37,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras, Lambeth, Liverpool and Orcop. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | Orcop | Herefordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Casher surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Casher, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Casher surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Casher household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Casher is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Casher is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Casher, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "CASHER" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cæshere," which referred to a maker or seller of cheese. This occupational surname was likely given to someone whose primary trade was cheese-making or selling cheese.
Records show that the earliest known spelling of the surname was "Cashere," which appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1199. This ancient document recorded financial transactions and taxes paid to the English Crown. The name was also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it was spelled "Casshere."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is John Casher, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1348. Another early bearer of the name was William Casher, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327.
In the 15th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Caysher" and "Caysshore," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. During this time, a notable bearer of the name was Richard Caysher, who was born in Warwickshire in 1422 and served as a member of the English Parliament.
The surname "CASHER" has also been associated with several place names in England, including Casher Green in Staffordshire and Casher Hill in Derbyshire. These locations may have been named after early settlers with the surname or may have influenced the development of the surname itself.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname "CASHER," including:
1. Sir Thomas Casher (1585-1648), an English military officer who fought in the Thirty Years' War and later served as Governor of Portsmouth. 2. Elizabeth Casher (1670-1732), a British writer and poet known for her works on religious themes. 3. John Casher (1712-1784), an English architect who designed several churches and country houses in the Palladian style. 4. William Casher (1783-1857), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America and documented numerous plant and animal species. 5. Mary Casher (1849-1925), an American educator and activist who championed women's rights and the abolition of slavery.
While the surname "CASHER" has its roots in medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and evolution of language over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Casher surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 8 Cashers recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.94x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Normanby In in Yorkshire leads with 8 Cashers recorded in 1881 and an index of 1481.48x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Normanby In | 8 | 1481.48x |
| Portsea | 3 | 36.45x |
| Hampstead London | 2 | 62.70x |
| Bow London | 1 | 38.31x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 1 | 51.02x |
| Cuckfield | 1 | 285.71x |
| Islington London | 1 | 5.04x |
| Kew | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Maldon All Sts | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Southampton All Sts | 1 | 138.89x |
| Westoe | 1 | 28.99x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Casher surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Casher surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Casher households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Beerhouse Keeper | 1 |
| Cashier (Clerk) | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| House Decorator | 1 |
| House Property | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Travller | 1 |
| Wine Merchant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 21 people were recorded with the Casher surname. That placed it at #30,609 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 8 in 2016. That gives Casher a modern rank of #37,829.
A Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew word kasher, meaning legitimate or proper.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Casher bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.