About Caviness
The surname Caviness is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cavigne" or "cavigny," meaning "a hollow or cavity." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hollow or a depression in the land. The name Caviness may also have been a nickname for someone with a sunken or hollowed-out appearance. Overall, the surname Caviness is associated with geographical features or physical characteristics related to hollows or depressions.
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The surname Caviness is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Caviness 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 Caviness is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Caviness in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Caviness using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.