Cunha

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the traditional Cunha coat of arms from the Livro do Armeiro-Mor. Livro do Armeiro-Mor, Cunha (fl 51v).jpg
the traditional Cunha coat of arms from the Livro do Armeiro-Mor.

Cunha is a Galician and Portuguese surname of toponymic origin, documented since the 13th century. [1]

Notable people having this surname include:

Locations with the name Cunha include:

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