MCCASH
Also recorded as Mc Cash, Mccash
McCash
McCash is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Mac an Chais", meaning "son of the curly-headed one". The prefix "Mac" means "son of", indicating a paternal lineage.
Origins:
The McCash surname is believed to have originated in Scotland and later spread to Northern Ireland. It is common among people of Scottish and Irish descent. The name can be traced back to ancient Celtic roots, reflecting the cultural and historical heritage of the Celtic peoples.
Distribution:
The distribution of the McCash surname is most prevalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where its origins lie. Over time, some bearers of the surname may have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to a dispersed population of McCash family members.
Notable Individuals:
- Dr. William McCash (1918-2009): A noted Scottish historian and author specialising in the Scottish Reformation period.
- Helen McCash (b. 1985): A Northern Irish artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by nature and mythology.
Legacy:
The McCash surname carries with it a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the traditions and origins of the Scottish and Irish people. By preserving this surname, bearers of the name continue to honour their ancestral roots and contribute to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 186 people named McCash in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McCash.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Colin
- Geoffrey
- Ian
- James
- John
- Leonard
- Mark
- Michael
- Murray
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Bernadette
- Elaine
- Elena
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Kathleen
- Lyndsey
- Rachel
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sophia
Similar and related surnames
- Macchi
- Macchia
- Macchio
- Maccuish
- Macoch
- Macuish
- Maiocchi
- Makuch
- Mcash
- Mccagh
- Mccansh
- Mccasey
- Mccashen
- Mccashey
- Mccashin
- Mccoach
- Mccoosh
- Mccosh
- Mccouch
- Mccuish
- Mcgachie
- Mcgauchie
- Mcgouch
- Mckeachie
- Mckechie
- Mckeich
- Mckeitch
- Mcshea
- Mcshee
- Mickish
- Moccia
- Moggach
- Mokashi
- Mugasha
- Muggach
- Muggoch
- Mukesh
- Mukusha
- Mcashee
- Mccrash
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