Re: british and other countries surnames: Cassin- Casson
in reply to a message by Jim Young
I'd just add, that the Irish name Cassidy is looks to also be related and the term crooked has been said to mean "curly" and in curly hair ...
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I Never thought of that possibility. Some old Irish personal names seem uncomplimentary, and you wonder why they were bestowed on chidren.
You may find some historical interest in the surname of my mother, that reveals an early 'Cas'
http://www.sjfoley.com/Meaning_of_McCarthy_Name/McCarthy_Name.htm
http://www.sjfoley.com/Meaning_of_McCarthy_Name/McCarthy_Name.htm