Cummings - Last Names

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Cummings

/ˈkʌmɪŋz/

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Meaning

Son of Cumming

Represents lineage and familial heritage, emphasizing paternal descent and ancestral identity.

Symbolism

Embodies continuity, tradition, and intellectual legacy, especially due to its association with poet E.E. Cummings.

Etymology: Derived from the medieval personal name Cumming, which may come from the Gaelic 'MacCuimín' meaning 'son of Cumin', itself possibly from Latin 'Cominus' or a diminutive of 'common'.

Style & Origin

traditional

literary

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Cummings is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Cumming', historically rooted in

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