Nash is an old name of Norman-English roots that became part of Irish family life, especially in Munster.
Where does the Nash name come from?
Nash is a topographic surname of English origin, for someone who lived by an ash tree. It comes from the Middle English phrase “atten ash” — “at the ash” — where the final n of “atten” attached itself to the word, giving “Nash.” It was carried to Ireland by settler families.
Nash in Ireland
The name became established particularly in County Limerick and the wider province of Munster, where Nash families were long settled among the gentry and townsfolk. As a settled name, Nash is found today across Ireland and among the diaspora in the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nash an Irish surname?
Nash is of English origin and became a settled name in Ireland, especially in County Limerick and Munster.
What does Nash mean?
It is a topographic name for someone who lived by an ash tree, from “atten ash.”