About Cunninham
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 "homestead." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Cunningham can be interpreted as "homestead of the milk pail" or "dweller at the milk pail homestead."
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The surname Cunninham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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