Cavalier

Cavalier Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cavalier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cavalier: 3,285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,848
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.11

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE2 V AH0 L IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/ˌkævəˈlɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', 'KFLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cavalier in Braille

Here's how to represent Cavalier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cavalier in braille

How to sign the name Cavalier using Sign Language

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.

The name Cavalier in sign language

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