About Cantwell
The surname Cantwell is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Ceanntmhaoil," meaning "descendant of Ceannmhaoil." The name is composed of two elements: "ceann," which means "head" or "chief," and "mhaoil," which means "bald" or "tonsure." Therefore, the surname Cantwell likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had a shaved head, eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Cantwell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cantwell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cantwell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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