About Cunninghan
The surname Cunningham is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Cunningham in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic words "cuinneag" meaning "milk pail" and "ham" meaning "enclosure" or "homestead." Therefore, the surname Cunninghan is thought to refer to someone who lived near or worked at a dairy farm or homestead.
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The surname Cunninghan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cunninghan 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 Cunninghan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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