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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The surname Kavanaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Kavanaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.