CAWTHORNE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Cawthorne

Cawthorne is a surname with roots in England, particularly in the Yorkshire region. The surname is of locational origin, deriving from the village of Cawthorne in South Yorkshire. The village name itself is derived from the Old Norse words "kalfr," meaning calf, and "thorn," signifying a thorn bush.

The Cawthorne surname is considered to be of medieval English origin, with records dating back several centuries. The name is relatively rare and is mostly found in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire regions of England.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Cawthorne include Ernest Cawthorne, a British stage and film actor, known for his performances in theatre and movies during the early 20th century.

Today, the surname Cawthorne is relatively uncommon but is still present in certain regions of England and among the diaspora in other parts of the world.

There are approximately 2,184 people named Cawthorne in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,910th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Cawthorne.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Andrew
Christopher
David
James
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert

Female

Christine
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Gail
Helen
Janet
Jennifer
Lisa
Margaret
Nicola
Rebecca
Sarah
Susan

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