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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The surname Cavanagh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Cavanagh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.