Description:
The surname Cunningham is derived from the Gaelic word cùmhainn meaning 'councilor,' which was the title of a high-ranking official in the Scottish court. The surname may also be derived from the Old Norse word konungr meaning 'king.' The Cunninghams are a Scottish Gaelic clan and are believed to have originated in the province of Argyll. The Cunninghams are also believed to have had Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry. The Cunninghams are a Protestant family and are believed to have descended from the barons of Cunningham. The Cunninghams are also believed to have had a military background. The Cunninghams are a Scottish surname and may be found in both the United States and Scotland. The Cunninghams are believed to have originated in Argyllshire, Scotland.
