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CASS

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There are approximately 4,511 people named Cass in the UK. That makes it the 2,333rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 71 are named Cass.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From given name or forename

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The Cass surname in historical dictionaries

(origin: Gaelic.) Cas, a verb, to turn against, to thwart, oppose; a difficulty, a trying situation, a cause. Cas, a castle, the primary sense is to separate, drive off, or hate; the radical sense of hatred is driving off.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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