There are
515
Cavenaughs in the USA
Cavenaugh is the
42163rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cavenaugh

BenjaminCavenaugh

Benjamin Cavenaugh was an American politician and lawyer from North Carolina who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1871 to 1873.

ThomasCavenaugh

Thomas Cavenaugh was an Australian cricketer who played for South Australia and Victoria in the late 19th century.

MaryCavenaugh

Mary Cavenaugh is a fictional character from the television series 'Grey's Anatomy', portrayed by actress Dana Davis.

MichaelCavenaugh

Michael Cavenaugh is an American actor and singer known for his performances in Broadway musicals such as 'Jersey Boys' and 'The Phantom of the Opera.'

PatrickCavenaugh

Patrick Cavenaugh was an Irish immigrant who settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the mid-19th century.

ElizabethCavenaugh

Elizabeth Cavenaugh is an American painter and sculptor known for her abstract and expressionist works.

JohnCavenaugh

John Cavenaugh was a British engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of steam locomotives in the 19th century.

CynthiaCavenaugh

Cynthia Cavenaugh is an American actress known for her roles in independent films and television series.

DavidCavenaugh

David Cavenaugh is an American musician and composer known for his work in the jazz and fusion genres.

MargaretCavenaugh

Margaret Cavenaugh was an Australian actress who appeared in several films and television shows in the 20th century.

Cavenaugh Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Cavenaugh' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name 'Ó Cearbhaill', meaning 'descendant of Cearbhall', which itself is derived from the Old Irish word 'cearbhall', meaning 'warlike champion'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Cavenaugh' is most commonly found in the United States and Canada, where many descendants of Irish immigrants bear this name. There are also smaller concentrations of individuals with this surname in Ireland and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cavenaugh' include 'Kavanaugh', 'Cavanaugh', 'Cavenough', 'Cavenagh', 'Cawnaugh', 'Caveneagh', 'Cavenulgh', 'Cavnaugh', and 'Cavnoh'.
Migration and ImmigrationIrish immigrants carrying the surname 'Cavenaugh' have settled in various countries, especially in the United States and Canada, during periods of Irish migration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.