Cavett

Cavett Meaning & Origin

About Cavett
The surname Cavett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cavere," meaning "to keep watch" or "to guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a watchman or a guardian. Over time, the name Cavett has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Cavett can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cavett: 839
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28437
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 V IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæˌvɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cavett in Braille

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

The name Cavett in braille

How to sign the name Cavett using Sign Language

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

The name Cavett in sign language

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