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

Hannon, 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 Hannon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hannon in America

Hannon is the 3016th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hannon surname appeared 11,893 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Hannon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hannon 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 Hannon

The surname Hannon has its origins in Ireland, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word "anann," which means "iniquity" or "misery." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone perceived as unfortunate or troubled.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Hannon surname was John Hannon, who was born in County Cork, Ireland, in the late 16th century. Records from the time indicate that he was a farmer and landowner in the area.

The Hannon name can also be found in historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the counties of Cork, Limerick, and Tipperary. For instance, the Cromwellian survey of Ireland, conducted in the 1650s, mentions several individuals with the surname Hannon, indicating their presence in various parts of the country.

A notable figure with the Hannon surname was Patrick Hannon (1798-1861), an Irish politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for County Meath from 1832 to 1847. He was known for his advocacy of Catholic emancipation and reform in Ireland.

Another prominent individual was Michael Hannon (1832-1904), an Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He immigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and became a successful businessman in Chicago, where he established the Hannon Planing Mill Company.

In the realm of literature, Mary Hannon (1905-1989) was an Irish poet and writer who published several collections of poetry, including "The Whitethorn" and "The Linden Tree." Her works often explored themes of nature, love, and Irish identity.

The Hannon surname has also been associated with certain place names in Ireland. For example, the townland of Hannonstown in County Offaly is believed to have derived its name from the Hannon family who once resided there.

While the Hannon name may have originated as a nickname, it has since evolved into a surname with a rich history and a strong presence in various parts of Ireland, as well as among Irish diaspora communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hannon

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

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 Hannon 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 Hannon 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 Hannon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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