Explore the Family Name Cavender
The meaning of Cavender
1. English: most probably a nickname from an Anglo-Norman French equivalent of French chavender ‘chub’ (the fish). 2. English (of Irish origin): Anglicized form of Kavanagh (and its variants, including Cavenagh) or Cavanna. Compare Cavinder. History: Hugh Cavenagh (died c.1709) came from Bristol in England to Westmoreland County, VA, in 1658 as an indentured servant for a five-year period to a Mr. Wills. His descendants spell their name mainly Cavender and Cavinder.
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How common is the last name Cavender in the United States?
The surname Cavender has seen minor fluctuations in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 7158 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to the rank of 7470, a decrease of 4.36%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Cavender surname increased from 4300 in 2000 to 4460 in 2010, an overall increase of 3.72%. The proportion of Cavenders per 100,000 people also declined over the decade from 1.59 to 1.51, a decline of 5.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,158 | #7,470 | -4.36% |
| Count | 4,300 | 4,460 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.59 | 1.51 | -5.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavender
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varying changes for the Cavender surname. The percentage of Cavenders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 56.67% from 2000 to 2010, and those identifying as having two or more races saw a rise of 7.69%. The largest ethnic group, Whites, experienced a slight decrease from 94.40% to 92.98%. Meanwhile, Hispanics within the Cavender family rose by 22.83%, and Blacks saw the most significant increase of 265.71%, going from 0.35% to 1.28%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 25.62%, making up 0.90% of the Cavender population in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 92.98% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.69% | 22.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.68% | 7.69% |
| Black | 0.35% | 1.28% | 265.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.21% | 0.9% | -25.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.47% | 56.67% |
Cavender ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Cavender is British & Irish, which comprises 60.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.9%) and Scandinavian (4.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Filipino & Austronesian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.5% |
| French & German | 21.9% |
| Scandinavian | 4.4% |
| Other | 13.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Cavender
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Cavender have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 93.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 93.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 93.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 93.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 92.80% |
What Cavender haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Cavender is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and I-Z58, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Renshaw, Rowlands, Thacker, Turnbull, Carley, Crandall, Parham, Bevan, Calkins, Kittle.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cavender surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Cavender have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Cavender" Surname 55.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Cavender" Surname 32.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cavender" Surname 28.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cavender" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cavender?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Cavender are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition