Conyngham: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Conyngham belongs to the Cunningham family of names, which has Scottish and Irish roots. The name is habitational, pointing to “From Cunninghame (Ayrshire)”. Records show Conyngham as one of the forms Cunningham took over time. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

Other spellings include Cunninghame and Cuningham.

There is no single Conyngham family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Research your Conyngham family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.