About Cunniff
The surname Cunniff is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Connmhaigh," meaning "descendant of Connmhach." The name Connmhach is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "conn," meaning "wisdom" or "intelligence." Therefore, the surname Cunniff is likely to have originally been a descriptive name for someone who was wise or intelligent.
The surname Cunniff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cunniff 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 Cunniff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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