Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
CUNNING
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
CUNNING. Wise, skilful. In this sense the word is employed in the authorized version of the 0. Test.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic