CAWS
Caws
Caws is a surname of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word "caws," meaning cheese. The name is predominantly found in Wales, particularly in areas where cheesemaking was a common occupation.
Historically, individuals with the surname Caws were likely involved in the production or selling of cheese, reflecting the importance of dairy farming in Welsh agriculture. The name may have also been given to those who lived near a cheese-making facility or were known for their love of cheese.
Variants of the surname Caws may include Cawse, Cawes, Cawson, or similar spellings. The name has likely evolved over time depending on regional dialects and phonetic interpretations.
Today, the surname Caws is relatively uncommon and often found in specific regions of Wales. Individuals with this surname may have a connection to Welsh agricultural traditions or simply bear the name as part of their family heritage.
There are approximately 409 people named Caws in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Caws.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- Graham
- James
- John
- Michael
- Richard
- Ross
- Terence
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Joan
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Sarah