Canning Surname Origin
(Origin Saxon) Cyning, a leader, a king. German, Konig; Dutch, Koning; Danish, Kong; Swedish, Konung; Welsh, cun; Irish, cean, which is the same as the Gaelic Ceann, and the Oriental Khan or Kaun, all signifying head, a leader. Saxon Connan and Cunnan, to see, to know; hence Cunning, or Canning, Kenning.
Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.
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