Cawley
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Cawley is a surname
in the English language
. There are several different origins of the surname. In some cases the surnames are derived from any of numerous place names in England
. In other cases the surnames are derived from any of several Gaelic language surnames.
, and is thus derived from any of a number of different place names in England. Such places are located in Buckinghamshire
, Devon
, Oxfordshire
, Staffordshire
, Derbyshire
, Lancashire
, Gloucestershire
, and Middlesex
. These place names have numerous different etymologies. For example, one place name is derived from the Old English elements cu and leah, meaning "cow" and "woodland clearing"; another two are from the Old English col, meaning "coal" (in reference to charcoal
); other places may be in part derived from the Old English personal names Cufa and Cofa.
In some cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhalghaidh, and Irish Mac Amhalghaidh
. These Gaelic surnames translates into English
as "son of Amhalghaidh" or "son of Amhalghadh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The personal name
Amhalghaidh (also spelt Amhalghadh) is an old Gaelic name, and it's etymological origin and meaning are uncertain.
In other cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhlaidh, or the Irish Mac Amhlaoibh
. These surnames translate into English as "son of Amhladh" or "son of Amhlaidh"; and "son of Amhlaoibh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The names Amhladh, Amhlaidh, and Amhlaoibh are Gaelic derivatives of the Old Norse
personal names Áleifr and Óláfr.
undertook a study of the 1990 United States Census, and released a sample of data concerning the most common names. According to this sample of 6.3 million people (who had 88,799 unique last name
s), Cawley ranked 7,289th most common last name, and was borne by 0.002 percent of the population sample. Within the 2000 United States Census, Cawley was the 5,900th most common last name, with 5,370 occurrences. The table below shows data concerning racial-ethnic aspects of the surname in the 2000 United States Census.
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
in the English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. There are several different origins of the surname. In some cases the surnames are derived from any of numerous place names in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. In other cases the surnames are derived from any of several Gaelic language surnames.
Etymology
In some cases, the surname is a variant of the surname CowleyCowley (surname)
Cowley is a surname in the English language.-Etymology:The surname Cowley has numerous origins. In some cases it originated as a habitational name, derived from any of the several places in England named Cowley...
, and is thus derived from any of a number of different place names in England. Such places are located in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. The county town is Aylesbury, the largest town in the ceremonial county is Milton Keynes and largest town in the non-metropolitan county is High Wycombe....
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
, Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. Part of the National Forest lies within its borders...
, Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
, and Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
. These place names have numerous different etymologies. For example, one place name is derived from the Old English elements cu and leah, meaning "cow" and "woodland clearing"; another two are from the Old English col, meaning "coal" (in reference to charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal is the dark grey residue consisting of carbon, and any remaining ash, obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. Charcoal is usually produced by slow pyrolysis, the heating of wood or other substances in the absence of oxygen...
); other places may be in part derived from the Old English personal names Cufa and Cofa.
In some cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhalghaidh, and Irish Mac Amhalghaidh
Mac Amhalghaidh
Mac Amhalghaidh is masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "son of Amhalghaidh". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's father. The form of the surname for unmarried females is Nic Amhalghaidh...
. These Gaelic surnames translates into English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as "son of Amhalghaidh" or "son of Amhalghadh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The personal name
Personal name
A personal name is the proper name identifying an individual person, and today usually comprises a given name bestowed at birth or at a young age plus a surname. It is nearly universal for a human to have a name; except in rare cases, for example feral children growing up in isolation, or infants...
Amhalghaidh (also spelt Amhalghadh) is an old Gaelic name, and it's etymological origin and meaning are uncertain.
In other cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhlaidh, or the Irish Mac Amhlaoibh
Mac Amhlaoibh
Mac Amhlaoibh is masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "son of Amhlaoibh". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's father. The form of the surname for unmarried females is Nic Amhlaoibh...
. These surnames translate into English as "son of Amhladh" or "son of Amhlaidh"; and "son of Amhlaoibh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The names Amhladh, Amhlaidh, and Amhlaoibh are Gaelic derivatives of the Old Norse
Old Norse
Old Norse is a North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and inhabitants of their overseas settlements during the Viking Age, until about 1300....
personal names Áleifr and Óláfr.
United States of America
In 1990, the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
undertook a study of the 1990 United States Census, and released a sample of data concerning the most common names. According to this sample of 6.3 million people (who had 88,799 unique last name
Last Name
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s), Cawley ranked 7,289th most common last name, and was borne by 0.002 percent of the population sample. Within the 2000 United States Census, Cawley was the 5,900th most common last name, with 5,370 occurrences. The table below shows data concerning racial-ethnic aspects of the surname in the 2000 United States Census.
| Name | Percent White only | Percent Black only | Percent Asian and Pacific Islander only | Percent American Indian and Alaskan Native only | Percent Two or more races | Percent Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cawley |
List of persons with the surname
- Alan CawleyAlan CawleyAlan Cawley is a footballer who last played for Portadown in the IFA Premiership.Before signing for Leeds United Alan attended Summerhill College in Sligo. Alan began his career at Leeds United and had a spell at Sheffield Wednesday before returning to Ireland to sign for UCD...
(born 1982), Irish professional football player - Charles CawleyCharles CawleyCharles M. Cawley is a businessman and founding member of the bank MBNA. MBNA was acquired by Bank of America in 2006. A graduate of Georgetown University, he created the bank in 1982.-Local Support in Maine:...
(contemporary), founding member of the bank MBN - Gerry CawleyGerry CawleyGerry Cawley originally from St Mawgan in Cornwall, is the current Heavyweight Cornish Wrestling Champion.In 2007, Cawley won the Cornish Heavyweight Wrestling Championship at Helston, as part of the Harvest Fair festivities...
(contemporary), Cornish wrestling champion - Harold Thomas CawleyHarold Thomas CawleyCaptain Harold Thomas Cawley was a British barrister, Liberal Party politician and soldier.-Background:...
(1878–1915), British soldier killed in World War I - James CawleyJames CawleyJames Cawley is an American executive film producer and actor, known for his assumption of the role Captain James T. Kirk in the fan film series Star Trek: Phase II.-Star Trek: Phase II:...
(born 1967), American actor - John Cawley, see John CalleyJohn Calley (engineer)John Calley , a metalworker, plumber and glass-blower, was Thomas Newcomen's partner. He helped develop the Newcomen steam engine, and his name is listed on the patent with Newcomen and Thomas Savery.-References:...
(d. 1725), British co-inventor of the Newcomen steam engine. - Michael Cawley (contemporary), CEO of the airline Ryanair
- Morgan CawleyMorgan CawleyMorgan Cawley is an Australian football player. Cawley last played for the Coniston Lions in the Illawarra Premier League in New South Wales. He is the son of former tennis player Evonne Goolagong Cawley....
(born 1981), Australian professional soccer player - Oswald CawleyOswald CawleyOswald Cawley , styled The Honourable from January 1918, was a British soldier and Liberal Party politician....
(1882–1918), British soldier, son of 1st Baron Cawley; killed in World War I - Peter CawleyPeter CawleyPeter Cawley is a retired English footballer who played as a defender.Cawley is best known for his spell at Colchester United, where he made more than 200 appearances during his six years at the club between 1992 and 1998.He also had a spell at Wimbledon from 1987 to 1989, making one appearance in...
(born 1965), English professional football player - Rex CawleyRex CawleyWarren Jay Cawley is a former American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1964 Summer Olympics.Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Rex Cawley still holds the record time for the 100 yard dash at Farmington High School that he set in 1959...
(born 1940), American Olympic hurdler - Richard CawleyRichard CawleyRichard Cawley is an English food writer, chef and fashion designer.-Biography:Cawley was born in the Yorkshire market town of Doncaster...
(contemporary), English couturier - Shirley CawleyShirley CawleyShirley Cawley is a British athlete who won the bronze medal in the long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland.-References:...
(born 1932), British Olympic long jumper - Tucker CawleyTucker CawleyTucker Cawley is an American television comedy writer and producer, best known for writing episodes for Everybody Loves Raymond. He has also written for Men of a Certain Age, and created the ill-fated Kelsey Grammer sitcom Hank.-Career:...
(contemporary), American television comedy writer and producer - William CawleyWilliam CawleyWilliam Cawley was a regicide and seventeenth century English politician. He was born in Chichester in 1602, the son of a wealthy brewer, and was educated at Chichester Grammar School, Oxford University and Gray's Inn....
(1602–1667), British politician; MP for Midhurst 1640