About Cavan
The surname Cavan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cabhán," meaning "hollow." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the county of Cavan in Ireland. The name may have been given to individuals who hailed from or resided near this region.
The surname Cavan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cavan 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 Cavan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cavan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cavan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.