Cave

Cave Meaning & Origin

About Cave
The surname Cave is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "caf" or "cave," meaning a hollow or a cave, and may have been used to describe someone who lived near or in a cave. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a hollow or a depression in the ground. The surname Cave could also have originated as a nickname for someone who was secretive or reserved, as caves are often associated with darkness and seclusion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cave: 8,389
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 V
🌐 IPA
/keɪv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cave in Braille

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

The name Cave in braille

How to sign the name Cave using Sign Language

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

The name Cave in sign language

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