Cavill

Cavill Meaning & Origin

About Cavill
The surname Cavill is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cheval," meaning "horse." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with horses, such as a horseman or a horse dealer. The name Cavill signifies a connection to the equestrian world and reflects the individual's ancestral occupation or association with horses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cavill: 310
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 V IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/cavill*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cavill in Braille

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

The name Cavill in braille

How to sign the name Cavill using Sign Language

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

The name Cavill in sign language

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