About Cawley
The surname Cawley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Amhalghaidh, meaning "son of Amhalghaidh." The name Amhalghaidh itself is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "amalghaidh," which means "battle warrior." Therefore, the surname Cawley is likely to have originally been a patronymic name given to the descendants of a warrior or a fierce fighter.
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The surname Cawley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cawley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cawley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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