There are
538
Cavanahs in the USA
Cavanah is the
40610th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cavanah

DanielCavanagh

Daniel Cavanagh is an Irish musician and songwriter, best known as the guitarist and one of the founding members of the progressive rock band Anathema.

PatrickCavanagh

Patrick Cavanagh is a Canadian psychologist and neuroscientist, known for his research on visual perception and the neural mechanisms involved in cognition.

JosephCavanagh

Joseph Cavanagh was an American labor leader and the president of the United Steelworkers of America from 1954 to 1960.

BrennanCavanagh

Brennan Cavanagh is an Australian football player who currently plays as a midfielder for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.

MargaretCavanagh

Margaret Cavanagh was an Irish novelist and playwright, best known for her work 'A Woman's Time' and her satirical plays.

MichaelCavanagh

Michael Cavanagh is an American judge who currently serves as a Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.

SarahCavanagh

Sarah Cavanagh is a Canadian-born psychologist and professor, known for her research on emotions, health, and well-being.

BrianCavanagh

Brian Cavanagh is an Australian cricket player who represented Western Australia and Tasmania in domestic competitions.

CatherineCavanagh

Catherine Cavanagh is a British artist known for her intricate sculptures and installations inspired by natural forms.

ThomasCavanagh

Thomas Cavanagh is a Canadian actor, known for his roles in TV shows like 'Ed,' 'Scrubs,' and 'The Flash.'

Cavanah Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Cavanah' is of Irish origin and is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name Ó Caimhín, meaning 'descendant of Caimhín.' Caimhín is derived from the Irish word 'caomh,' meaning 'gentle' or 'beloved.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Cavanah' is most commonly found in Ireland and countries with Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cavanah' include 'Cavanagh,' 'Cavana,' 'Cavenagh,' and 'Kavanagh.'
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Cavanah' emigrated from Ireland to various countries during periods of economic hardship, such as the Irish Famine in the 19th century.