There are
856
Caveys in the USA
Cavey is the
28001st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cavey

JohnCabell

John Cabell Breckinridge was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier from the state of Kentucky. He represented the Commonwealth in both houses of Congress and in 1857 became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861.

PearlShelby

Pearl Shelby Cavanagh was an American moral philosopher and philosopher of religion. He is best known for his moral arguments in favor of abortion rights and euthanasia.

GuillaumeCave

Guillaume Cave was an Archbishop of Rouen from 1333 to 1348. Born in Dieppe, he was a son of Jean Cave, and brother of Papillion Cave, also a bishop.

MortonHarry

Morton Harry Cavan was a British Labour politician. He was general secretary of the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives (1913–36), a campaigner for workers' rights, and a Member of Parliament (MP).

JamesCave

James Cave was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1624 to 1626. He was a great-grandson of Sir Ambrose Cave, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

JosephCave

Joseph Cave, also known as 'Leigh Cave,' was an early English cricketer. Details of his life are sketchy but he is known to have been active during the 1740s.

HubertCave

Hubert Cave was a British athlete. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1900 Summer Olympics.

DonaldCave

Donald Cave was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) in the 1960s.

JamesM.

James M. Cavanagh was a U.S. Representative from New York. He graduated from St. Paul's School, Garden City, New York, and from St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, in 1927.

CatherineCave

Catherine Cave was an English writer. She often used the pen name, Philoteknos.

Cavey Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Cavey' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish name 'Ó Cathmhaoil' meaning 'descendant of Cathmhaoil'. 'Cathmhaoil' is composed of the elements 'cath', meaning 'battle', and 'maol', meaning 'chief' or 'bald'. The surname 'Cavey' is most commonly found in County Mayo and other areas of western Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Cavey' is primarily found in Ireland, particularly in County Mayo and other areas of western Ireland. It may also be found in smaller numbers in other English-speaking countries where Irish immigration has occurred, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cavey' include 'Cave', 'Cavy', 'Cawey', and 'Cavie'. These variations may be the result of phonetic spelling variations or regional dialects.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Cavey' are closely tied to the history of Irish immigration. Many people with the surname 'Cavey' emigrated from Ireland during the Great Famine in the mid-19th century, seeking better opportunities and escaping poverty. They settled in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Over the years, descendants of these immigrants have spread to different parts of these countries and may have also migrated to other countries throughout the world.