Cawthon

Cawthon Meaning & Origin

About Cawthon
The surname Cawthon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Calf," meaning "calf," and the word "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Cawthon is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a calf enclosure or settlement. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Cawthorn or Cawthorne.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cawthon: 2,671
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,733
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.91

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cawthon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
K0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 TH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ”ΞΈΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('K0N', 'KTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cawthon in Braille

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

The name Cawthon in braille

How to sign the name Cawthon using Sign Language

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

The name Cawthon in sign language

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