Caw

Caw Meaning & Origin

About Caw
The surname Caw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cawu," meaning "jackdaw," a type of bird. It is believed that the surname Caw was originally a nickname given to someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to a jackdaw, such as being talkative or having dark hair. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Caw: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1
🌐 IPA
/kɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', 'KF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caw in Braille

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

The name Caw in braille

How to sign the name Caw using Sign Language

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

The name Caw in sign language

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