There are
601
Cavans in the USA
Cavan is the
37125th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cavan

AlexanderCavan

Alexander Cavan was a Scottish physician and anatomist known for his work on the anatomy of the brain and nervous system.

BrianCavanagh

Brian Cavanagh is an Australian actor and musician who has appeared in various television shows and films.

CarmelCavanagh

Carmel Cavanagh is an Irish former sprinter who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.

ColinCavanagh

Colin Cavanagh is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for his folk and acoustic music.

DavidCavanagh

David Cavanagh is a British music journalist and author, known for his books on popular music.

JamesCavanagh

James Cavanagh was an Irish lawyer and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Dublin in the 19th century.

JohnCavanagh

John Cavanagh is an American economist and executive director of the Institute for Policy Studies.

KevinCavanagh

Kevin Cavanagh is an Irish former footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in the League of Ireland.

LiamCavanagh

Liam Cavanagh is an Irish former hurler who played for the Kilkenny senior team.

OrlaCavanagh

Orla Cavanagh is an Irish fashion designer known for her elegant and innovative bridal and evening wear.

Cavan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Cavan' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Caomhánaigh', meaning 'descendant of Caomhán', which is a given name meaning 'gentle' or 'comely'. The name is associated with County Cavan in Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Cavan' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Cavan. It may also be found among Irish diaspora communities in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cavan' include 'O'Kavanagh', 'Kavanaugh', and 'Caven'.
Migration and ImmigrationDuring the Irish diaspora in the 19th and 20th centuries, many people with the surname 'Cavan' emigrated from Ireland to countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in search of better opportunities. Today, there are significant communities of people with the surname 'Cavan' in these countries.