Cavendish

Cavendish Meaning & Origin

About Cavendish
The surname Cavendish is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chevrefeuille," meaning "honeysuckle." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the village of Cavendish in Suffolk, England. The name was first recorded in the 13th century and has since been associated with various noble families. Today, Cavendish is a relatively uncommon surname, often associated with individuals of English descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cavendish: 435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFNTX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01053020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 V AH0 N D IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ˈkævəndɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNTX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cavendish in Braille

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

The name Cavendish in braille

How to sign the name Cavendish using Sign Language

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

The name Cavendish in sign language

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