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UK surname

Mccash

Son of the cashier or keeper of funds.

In the 1881 census there were 100 people recorded with the Mccash surname, ranking it #19,750 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 162, ranked #22,512, down from #19,750 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kirkintilloch, Falkland and Govan Combination. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ardler and St Marys, Pendle and Lochee.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccash is 167 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 62.0%.

1881 census count

100

Ranked #19,750

Modern count

162

2016, ranked #22,512

Peak year

2015

167 bearers

Map years

7

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mccash had 100 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,750 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 162 in 2016, ranked #22,512.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 136 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Mccash surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccash surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mccash 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
1851 historical 99 #17,294
1861 historical 114 #19,011
1881 historical 100 #19,750
1891 historical 136 #19,601
1901 historical 126 #19,970
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 137 #22,301
1998 modern 148 #21,841
1999 modern 141 #22,702
2000 modern 144 #22,357
2001 modern 134 #23,037
2002 modern 135 #23,398
2003 modern 128 #23,890
2004 modern 129 #24,019
2005 modern 133 #23,502
2006 modern 134 #23,590
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 146 #23,352
2010 modern 153 #23,175
2011 modern 151 #23,204
2012 modern 150 #23,264
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 162 #22,624
2015 modern 167 #22,066
2016 modern 162 #22,512

Geography

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Where Mccashs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kirkintilloch, Falkland, Govan Combination, Edinburgh and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ardler and St Marys, Pendle, Lochee, Hilltown and Gallowgate North and Bellgrove. 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 Kirkintilloch Dunbarton
2 Falkland Fife
3 Govan Combination Lanark
4 Edinburgh Edinburgh
5 Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry Forfar

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ardler and St Marys Dundee City
2 Pendle 001 Pendle
3 Lochee Dundee City
4 Hilltown Dundee City
5 Gallowgate North and Bellgrove Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccash

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mccash

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mccash, 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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Mccash surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mccash household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Mccash is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mccash is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mccash falls in decile 1 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mccash is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mccash

The surname McCash has its origins in Scotland and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Mac Ath", meaning "son of Hugh". The name can be traced back to the 12th century, with the first recorded instance appearing in the records of the parish of Ayr in 1214.

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, including MacCath, McCaith, and McCathe, before settling on the modern form of McCash. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, where it was associated with several prominent families.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John McCash, who was mentioned in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of instruments of homage to King Edward I of England. This document provides evidence of the name's existence during the tumultuous period of the Scottish Wars of Independence.

In the 16th century, the McCash name appears in the records of the Burgh of Renfrew, where several members of the family held positions of influence. One notable figure was James McCash, who served as a baillie (magistrate) in the town in 1572.

During the 17th century, the McCash family gained prominence in the village of Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. John McCash (1595-1670) was a respected landowner and businessman in the area, and his descendants continued to play a significant role in the community for generations.

Another notable bearer of the name was Reverend John McCash (1725-1801), a Presbyterian minister who served as the minister of the parish of Swallow Street, London. He was a prominent figure in the Scottish diaspora in England and was known for his passionate sermons and dedication to his congregation.

In the 19th century, the McCash name spread beyond Scotland as members of the family emigrated to various parts of the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. One such individual was David McCash (1810-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist who settled in Melbourne, Australia, and made significant contributions to the local community.

Throughout history, the surname McCash has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including clergy, landowners, businessmen, and public servants. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over the centuries, its Scottish roots and connection to the personal name "Hugh" have remained a constant thread in its rich heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mccash families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mccash surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lincolnshire leads with 4 Mccashs recorded in 1881 and an index of 64.41x.

County Total Index
Lincolnshire 4 64.41x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barnetby Le Wold in Lincolnshire leads with 4 Mccashs recorded in 1881 and an index of 40000.00x.

Place Total Index
Barnetby Le Wold 4 40000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mccash surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ada 1
Elizabeth 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mccash surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Wm 1

FAQ

Mccash surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccash surname in 1881?

In 1881, 100 people were recorded with the Mccash surname. That placed it at #19,750 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccash surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 162 in 2016. That gives Mccash a modern rank of #22,512.

What does the Mccash surname mean?

Son of the cashier or keeper of funds.

What does the Mccash map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mccash 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.