About Cawvey
The surname Cawvey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "caw," meaning "jackdaw," and the word "ey," meaning "island" or "dwelling place." Therefore, the surname Cawvey likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on an island inhabited by jackdaws. It could also have been a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the bird, such as being talkative or having dark hair.
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The surname Cawvey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cawvey 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 Cawvey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cawvey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cawvey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.