About Cavell
The surname Cavell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Cavellus," which means "little horse." It is a diminutive form of the Old English word "cavall," meaning "horse." The surname Cavell likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a horse-like appearance or possessed qualities associated with horses, such as strength or speed. Over time, the name Cavell became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Cavell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cavell 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 Cavell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cavell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cavell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.