TheNameDBKefauver
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Ceabhair, a personal name of uncertain origin.
Etymology
The surname is an anglicized variant of Keefauver, derived from the Irish Ó Ceabhair with the patronymic prefix. The spelling variation reflects American phonetic adaptation of the Irish original.
About the Kefauver Surname
An American variant spelling of Keefauver, popularized by Senator Estes Kefauver. The name represents the anglicization of Irish surnames during American settlement.
Distribution
Primarily found in the United States, particularly in Tennessee and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Estes Kefauver (U.S. Senator and presidential candidate)