About Cavalier
The surname Cavalier is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "cavaliere," meaning "knight" or "horseman." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who were skilled horsemen or knights. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed knightly qualities or had a noble bearing. Overall, the surname Cavalier signifies a connection to the chivalrous and noble traditions of knighthood.
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The surname Cavalier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cavalier 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 Cavalier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cavalier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cavalier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.