About Cannington
The surname Cannington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the village of Cannington in Somerset, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "canna" meaning "canes" or "reeds" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Cannington likely refers to someone who hailed from or resided in Cannington or had some association with the place.
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The surname Cannington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cannington 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 Cannington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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