Cawthorn

Cawthorn Meaning & Origin

About Cawthorn
The surname Cawthorn is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kaldr" meaning "cold" and the Old English word "thorn" meaning "thorn bush." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a cold thorny bush or a place named Cawthorn. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Cawthorne or Cawthern.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cawthorn: 662
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cawthorn 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
K0RN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C03065
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 TH ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ”ΞΈΙ™rn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('K0RN', 'KTRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cawthorn in Braille

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

The name Cawthorn in braille

How to sign the name Cawthorn using Sign Language

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

The name Cawthorn in sign language

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