About Canniff
The surname Canniff is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Canáif," meaning "descendant of Canáif." The name Canáif is believed to be a variant of the name Canice, which itself is derived from the Irish word "cain" meaning "fair" or "beautiful." Therefore, the surname Canniff likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was a descendant of someone named Canáif or Canice, and it may have been used to denote a fair or beautiful person.
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The surname Canniff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Canniff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Canniff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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