About Cauwels
The surname Cauwels is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Kauw, which means "jackdaw" in Dutch. The suffix "-els" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, the surname Cauwels can be interpreted as "son of Kauw" or "descendant of Kauw." The jackdaw is a type of bird known for its intelligence and adaptability, and the surname Cauwels may have originally been a nickname for someone who displayed similar characteristics.
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The surname Cauwels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cauwels 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 Cauwels is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cauwels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cauwels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.