Find out how popular the last name Hannan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hannan.

Hannan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hannan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hannan in America

Hannan is the 4962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hannan surname appeared 7,086 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hannan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hannan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hannan

The surname Hannan is of Irish origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Annan," which means "inestimable" or "precious one." The Hannan clan was initially concentrated in the counties of Cork and Tipperary, where they held significant influence and land holdings.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Hannan name can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, a chronicle of Irish history compiled by the monks of Inisfallen Abbey in the 12th century. The annals document the exploits of several Hannan chieftains and their involvement in local conflicts and alliances.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hannans played a prominent role in the Irish Confederate Wars, with several members serving as officers and commanders in the Catholic Confederate forces. One notable figure was Dermot Hannan, who led a contingent of troops in the Battle of Benburb in 1646.

In the late 17th century, many Hannans were forced to flee Ireland due to the Penal Laws and the oppression of Catholic landowners. Some settled in the United States, particularly in the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, where they established new communities and continued their traditions.

Notable Hannans throughout history include:

1. Seán Ó hAnáin (1619-1693), an Irish poet and scribe renowned for his works in the Irish language.
2. Patrick Hannan (1768-1835), an Irish-born American Catholic priest who founded the first Catholic parish in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. Jeremiah J. Hannan (1836-1913), a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and later a prominent businessman in New York City.
4. William J. Hannan (1866-1949), an Irish-American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
5. Eamon Hannan (1900-1976), an Irish novelist and short story writer, best known for his work "The Brendan Voyage."

While the Hannan surname has evolved over time, with variations such as Hannon, Hannen, and Hannigan, it remains a proud symbol of Irish heritage and a testament to the resilience and determination of those who carried it through centuries of struggle and perseverance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hannan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hannan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hannan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hannan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hannan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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