Cunningham
“descendant of Connagán, a diminutive of Conn”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Cunningham an Irish name?
Cunningham is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Connagáin.
What does the surname Cunningham mean?
Cunningham (Irish: Ó Connagáin) means “descendant of Connagán, a diminutive of Conn”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Cunningham from?
The historic homeland of the Cunningham name is Sligo, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Cunningham?
Ó Connagáin. Related spellings: Cunnigan, Kinnegan, Connigan, MacCunnigan.
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