Nash Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Nash Name Meaning: Name for those who lived by an ash tree, from Middle English 'atten ash'

The name has been found from ancient times in Wales & Ireland. It could also be a name for locals from many places named Ash & Nash in England & Wales

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Nash Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Nash family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 413
Female Servant 288
Independent 236
Labourer 168
Male Servant 119
Farmer 84
Shoe Maker 76
Carpenter 45
Ag Labourer 32
Gardener 29
Tailor 26
Dress Maker 26
Pauper 26
Weaver 25
Servant 24
Butcher 23
Porter 23
Clerk 22
Baker 21
Apprentice 21
Blacksmith 20
Laundress 19
Ag Lab 19
Sawyer 16
Publican 16

Nash Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Nash 100% 97,910
2 Naish 80% 7,522
3 Neish 60% 422
4 Nish 75% 298
5 Nush 75% 161
6 Nosh 75% 152
7 Nesh 75% 144

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The surname Nash is the most popular version of all its varients

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