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

Nonan, 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 Nonan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nonan in America

Nonan is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nonan surname appeared 102 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Nonan.

The history of the last name Nonan

The surname "NONAN" is believed to have originated in Ireland, specifically in the northern counties of Ulster. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Nannáin," which means "descendant of Nannán." Nannán was a personal name that was common in ancient Ireland.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which mentions a "Maelbrigte Ó Nannáin" in the year 1021. This suggests that the surname was already in use by the 11th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the form "O'Nonane" in the Ecclesiastical Taxation Rolls of Ireland, which were records of taxes paid to the Church. This spelling variation indicates that the surname was subject to regional variations in pronunciation and spelling during that era.

One notable bearer of the surname was Seán Ó Nannáin, a 17th-century Irish poet and historian from County Fermanagh. His works, written in the Irish language, provide valuable insights into the cultural and political landscape of Ireland during that turbulent period.

Another prominent figure with the surname was Pádraig Ó Nannáin (1685-1768), a Catholic priest and author who wrote extensively on the history and genealogy of Irish families. His work, known as the "Nannían Pedigree," is an important source for tracing the lineages of many Irish surnames.

In the 19th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Nonan," "Nonane," and "Noonan," reflecting the anglicization of Irish surnames that occurred during that time. One notable bearer was John Nonan (1801-1881), an Irish-born businessman and philanthropist who emigrated to the United States and became a successful merchant in New York City.

Another individual of note was Michael Nonan (1836-1903), an Irish-American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate and was a prominent advocate for Irish immigrants' rights.

The surname "NONAN" has a rich history rooted in the ancient Gaelic traditions of Ireland, and its variations over time reflect the cultural and linguistic changes that have shaped the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nonan

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

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 Nonan 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.

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

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