Cavnar

Cavnar Meaning & Origin

About Cavnar
The surname Cavnar is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cabhan" meaning "hollow" or "cavity." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a hollow or a depression in the land. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Cavnor or Cavenar. Today, individuals with the surname Cavnar can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cavnar: 280
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,996
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 V N ER0
🌐 IPA
/cavnar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cavnar in Braille

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

The name Cavnar in braille

How to sign the name Cavnar using Sign Language

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

The name Cavnar in sign language

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