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Dictionary of
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Origin of the Surname CANNING.
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CANNING
(Saxon) Cyning, a leader, a king. German, König; Dutch,
Koning; Danish, Konge; 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, Canning,
Kenning.
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C, D, E,
F, G, H,
I, J, K,
L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
U, V, W,
X, Y, Z
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