About Cassidy
The surname Cassidy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Caiside," meaning "descendant of Caiside." The name Caiside is believed to have originated from the word "cas," which means "curly-haired" or "curly-headed." Therefore, the surname Cassidy is often associated with individuals who have curly hair or a curly-haired ancestor.
The surname Cassidy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cassidy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cassidy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cassidy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cassidy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.