There are
1641
Cunniffs in the USA
Cunniff is the
17258th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cunniff

KevinCunniff

Kevin Cunniff is an American ice hockey player who played for the United States men's ice hockey team in the 1984 Winter Olympics.

ThomasCunniff

Thomas Cunniff was an American ice hockey player who played for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League from 1924 to 1926.

PaulCunniff

Paul Cunniff was an American ice hockey coach who served as the head coach of the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League from 1997 to 1999.

PatCunniff

Pat Cunniff is an American ice hockey coach who served as the head coach of the Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey team from 1972 to 1978.

BrianCunniff

Brian Cunniff is an American baseball coach who currently serves as the head coach of the Colgate Raiders baseball team.

ChrisCunniff

Chris Cunniff is an American football coach who currently serves as the defensive coordinator for the Western Michigan Broncos football team.

DavidCunniff

David Cunniff is an American ice hockey coach who currently serves as an assistant coach for the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League.

MaureenCunniffe

Maureen Cunniffe is an Irish actress known for her work in the Irish television series 'Fair City' and the film 'The Butcher Boy.'

TerenceCunniffe

Terence Cunniffe is an Irish writer and journalist known for his sports reporting and commentary, particularly in the field of boxing.

TimCunniff

Tim Cunniff is an American musician known for his work as a bassist in the alternative rock bands Toadies and The Burden Brothers.

Cunniff Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Cunniff' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Conaing' meaning 'wolf cub' or 'chief.' The name can be found mainly in County Mayo and County Sligo in Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Cunniff' is most prevalent in Ireland, particularly in County Mayo and County Sligo. It can also be found in smaller numbers in other parts of Ireland and in the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cunniff' include 'Coniff,' 'Caniff,' 'Cuniffe,' 'Conniffe,' 'Canniff,' 'Cunneff,' and 'Cunaf.' These variations may reflect different spellings or regional pronunciations of the name.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Cunniff' primarily involved Irish emigration to the United States. Many Cunniff families left Ireland during the Great Famine in the mid-19th century in search of better opportunities and settled in cities like New York and Boston.