MASH
Mash
Mash is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of Old English and Old French descent, and it is thought to have been a name given to individuals who lived or worked near a mashing place or brewery. The word "mash" itself refers to the mixture of malt or other ingredients used in brewing beer or whiskey.
The Mash surname can be traced to various regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales. Like many surnames of its kind, its distribution can be attributed to population movements and the adoption of surnames during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Mash have been involved in a variety of occupations and activities, reflecting the diversity of British society. The name has been passed down through generations, with different branches of the Mash family establishing themselves in different parts of the country.
Today, the Mash surname continues to be found in the United Kingdom and beyond, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields and industries. As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of the name Mash have evolved over time, but it remains a distinctive part of British heritage and genealogy.
There are approximately 781 people named Mash in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,945th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Mash.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Clive
- David
- James
- John
- Julian
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Camilla
- Gemma
- Helen
- Iwona
- Jean
- Joan
- Julie
- Katie
- Laura
- Lorraine
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Maach
- Maachi
- Maasch
- Maass
- Maasz
- Mach
- Macha
- Mache
- Machee
- Machi
- Machia
- Machie
- Macho
- Machu
- Macia
- Maese
- Maesh
- Mahesh
- Maich
- Maicha
- Maisch
- Maise
- Maish
- Maisha
- Maiss
- Maocha
- March
- Marsh
- Mas
- Masa
- Masch
- Maschi
- Maschke
- Mase
- Masha
- Mashal
- Masham
- Mashar
- Mashat
- Mashaw
- Mashel
- Mashen
- Masher
- Mashet
- Mashew
- Mashi
- Mashiah
- Mashin
- Mashis
- Masho
- Mashon
- Mashru
- Mashta
- Mashuk
- Masi
- Masih
- Mask
- Maso
- Mass
- Masse
- Masu
- Masy
- Match
- Matcha
- Mauch
- Mayse
- Maysh
- Mchee
- Meach
- Meache
- Meash
- Measho
- Mech
- Mecha
- Mechi
- Mechie
- Mecia
- Meech
- Meechie
- Meisch
- Meish
- Mesch
- Mesh
- Meshe
- Meshi
- Miach
- Miachi
- Mich
- Micha
- Michau
- Miche
- Micheau
- Michi
- Michia
- Michie
- Michou
- Miech
- Miechie
- Miesch
- Mish
- Mishio
- Mitch
- Mitche
- Mitchie
- Moch
- Mocha
- Mochi
- Mocho
- Mosh
- Mosha
- Moshe
- Moshi
- Motch
- Mouch
- Moush
- Much
- Mucha
- Muche
- Muchie
- Mucho
- Muich
- Mush
- Musha
- Mushi
- Mutch
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.