Cavanagh

Cavanagh Meaning & Origin

About Cavanagh
The surname Cavanagh is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Caomhánach," meaning "descendant of Caomhán." Caomhán is a personal name derived from the word "caomh," which translates to "gentle" or "kind." The surname Cavanagh therefore signifies a person who is descended from or associated with someone named Caomhán, reflecting their gentle or kind nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cavanagh: 4,086
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,114
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cavanagh 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 Cavanagh is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 V AH0 N AE0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈkævənɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cavanagh in Braille

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

The name Cavanagh in braille

How to sign the name Cavanagh using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cavanagh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cavanagh in sign language

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