Cannon

Origin and Meaning

Cannon is a surname of Old French origin introduced into England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. It is derived from the occupational name for a maker of wooden tubs or barrels, from the Old French word canun.

Distribution

The surname Cannon is found throughout the United Kingdom, with particularly high concentrations in areas such as London, Liverpool, and Glasgow.

Notable People

  • Annie Jump Cannon (1863–1941): American astronomer known for her work classifying stars.

  • Dyan Cannon (born 1937): American actress and director.

  • Freddie Cannon (born 1936): American rock and roll singer.

Coat of Arms

The Cannon family coat of arms is described as argent, three cannons paleways, sable, signifying strength and nobility.

Trivia

In the 19th century, the famous Cannon Brewery was established in London, producing a range of ales and porters enjoyed by many across the country.

There are approximately 12,740 people named Cannon in the UK. That makes it the 707th most common surname in Britain. Around 196 in a million people in Britain are named Cannon.

Surname type: Status name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Gillian
  • Helen
  • Joanne
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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