Cunningham - Last Names

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Cunningham

/ˈkʌnɪŋəm/

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Meaning

From the place 'Cunningham', meaning 'milk pail' or 'milk vessel'

Represents connection to ancestral land and familial identity, symbolizing roots and continuity through generations.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, stability, and a sense of belonging to a specific geographic and cultural lineage.

Etymology: Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cuinneag' meaning 'milk pail' and 'an' meaning 'the', referring to the region of Cunningham in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name originally denoted someone 'from Cunningham'.

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Cultural Background

Of Scottish and Irish origin, Cunningham is a locational surname rooted in the history of medieval S

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