| Language(s) | Latin, Irish Gaelic, Norman, Old English |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "of Conteville" |
| Region of origin | Ireland, United Kingdom, Normandy |
Cantwell is a surname of Irish Catholic origin, originally de Conteville. The surname is from Ireland, found also in English speaking countries such the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
The Cantwell Family Landmarks can be found in Cantwellscourt Ireland with the Cantwell's Castle and the Cantwell Fada the Cantwells are of Irish Catholic Origin.
People with the surname
- Christopher Cantwell (Soccer Player), ex player of Werder Bremen and played for college of Wooster
- Christopher Cantwell (white supremacist) (born 1980)
- Christopher Cantwell (filmmaker), co-creator of the TV series Halt and Catch Fire
- Colin Cantwell, American science fiction concept artist
- Georgina Cantwell (born 1990), contestant on Big Brother UK in 2016, Millionaire Heiress
- Harry A. Cantwell (died 1972), American politician and physician
- Hendrika B. Cantwell (born 1925), Dutch-American professor of pediatrics, advocate for abused and neglected children
- John Joseph Cantwell, first archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- John Patrick Cantwell (born 1956), Major General in the Australian Army
- Lesley Cantwell (1987–2013), New Zealand racewalker
- Lloyd Cantwell, alias used by Whitaker Chambers (1901–1961) after his friend Robert Cantwell (1908–1978)
- Maria Cantwell (born 1958), U.S. Senator from the state of Washington
- Mary Cantwell (1930–2000), American-born journalist and novelist who served on the New York Times editorial board
- Michael J. Cantwell (1837-1903), American politician
- Noel Cantwell (1932–2005), Irish cricketer and football
- Robert Cantwell (1908–1978), American novelist and critic
- Robert Cantwell (architect) (c. 1793–1859), British architect
- Steve Cantwell (born 1986), American mixed martial arts fighter
See also
References
- Montmorency. Les Montmorency de France et les Montmorenc d'Irlande, ou Precis historique des Demarches faites a I'occasion de la reprise du nom de ses Ancetres par la branche de Montmorency-Marisco-Morres ; par le chef de cette derniere maison, avec la genealogie complete et detaillu des Montmorency d'Irlande. Paris, 1828
- Montmorency. Les Montmorency de France et les Montmorenc d'Irlande, ou Precis historique des Demarches faites a I'occasion de la reprise du nom de ses Ancetres par la branche de Montmorency-Marisco-Morres ; par le chef de cette derniere maison, avec la genealogie complete et detaillu des Montmorency d'Irlande. Paris, 1828
- P. Woulfe, Irish Names and Surnames. Irish Genealogical Foundation, 1921. ISBN 0-940134-40-3.
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