Classification and Origin of CUNNING
| Region of origin | Europe |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Language of origin | Gaelic |
| Ethnic origin | Celtic |
| Surname Derivation | Location or Geographical Feature |
Data for religion and/or language relates to the culture in which the CUNNING surname originated. It does not necessarily have any correlation with the language spoken, or religion practised, by the majority of current British residents with that name.
In normal English usage, the word "cunning" is an adjective and a noun.
