Conyngham
Conyngham Meaning & Origin
About Conyngham
The surname Conyngham is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cuinneag," meaning "milk pail." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a place named Conyngham in Scotland. The name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with milk pails, suggesting a connection to the dairy industry. Over time, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Cunningham, and the name spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond through migration and colonization. Today, individuals with the surname Conyngham can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States.
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Conyngham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Conyngham: 100
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 160,975
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.03
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Conyngham based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Conyngham is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Conyngham in Braille
Here's how to represent Conyngham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Conyngham using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Conyngham using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
