Kavanaugh

Kavanaugh Meaning & Origin

About Kavanaugh
The surname Kavanaugh is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Caomhánach," meaning "descendant of Caomhán." Caomhán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "caomh," which translates to "gentle" or "kind." The surname Kavanaugh therefore signifies a person who is a descendant of Caomhán, a gentle or kind individual.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kavanaugh: 5,611
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,109
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0105020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 V AH0 N AO2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkævəˌnɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kavanaugh in Braille

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

The name Kavanaugh in braille

How to sign the name Kavanaugh using Sign Language

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

The name Kavanaugh in sign language

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