Caven

Caven Meaning & Origin

About Caven
The surname Caven is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cabhan," meaning "hollow." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Caithness in the northernmost part of Scotland. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a hollow or a depression in the landscape. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Caveney or Cavendish, but the core meaning remains connected to the geographical feature of a hollow.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caven: 653
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,618
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caven based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪvən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caven in Braille

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

The name Caven in braille

How to sign the name Caven using Sign Language

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

The name Caven in sign language

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