HANNAN
Hannan
The surname Hannan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó hÁinle, meaning 'descendant of Áinle', which is a personal name thought to refer to a prominent warrior or champion in Gaelic tradition.
The Hannan surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in counties Antrim and Down, where it has ancient roots. Variants of the name include Hannon and O'Hannon.
The Hannan family name has a rich history, with many individuals bearing the name achieving notable accomplishments in various fields. The name has been borne by prominent figures in politics, literature, and the arts.
Notable bearers of the surname Hannan include the British politician Daniel Hannan, known for his role in advocating Brexit, and the American lawyer and political figure Catherine Hannan.
The surname Hannan carries a sense of heritage and lineage, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the Gaelic tradition in British and Irish society.
There are approximately 3,657 people named Hannan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,529th most common surname in Britain. Around 56 in a million people in Britain are named Hannan.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: Bangladesh
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Mohammed
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hannen
- Hanan
- Hanania
- Hanahan
- Hana
- Haenan
- Hanaan
- Hainan
- Hanani
- Hanna
- Hannani
- Hainen
- Hainon
- Hamnan
- Hanam
- Hanand
- Hanans
- Hanant
- Hanas
- Hanay
- Hanen
- Hanhan
- Hanin
- Hanina
- Hanion
- Hanman
- Hannagh
- Hannah
- Hannahan
- Hannal
- Hannam
- Hannams
- Hannand
- Hannanh
- Hannant
- Hannar
- Hannas
- Hannat
- Hannay
- Hannegan
- Hanneman
- Hannent
- Hannin
- Hannion
- Hannon
- Hannoun
- Hannun
- Hannuna
- Hanon
- Hanoon
- Hanoun
- Hanoune
- Hanyana
- Haunen
- Haynan
- Heanan
- Heanen
- Heanin
- Heanon
- Heenan
- Heenen
- Heinen
- Henan
- Henein
- Henen
- Henien
- Henin
- Henine
- Henion
- Henna
- Hennan
- Hennen
- Hennin
- Hennion
- Hennon
- Henon
- Heynen
- Heynon
- Hinen
- Hinnan
- Hinnen
- Hnana
- Hnieno
- Hnin
- Hoenen
- Hohnan
- Hohnen
- Honan
- Honen
- Honin
- Honnan
- Hoonan
- Hounan
- Hownan
- Hugnin
- Hunan
- Hunen
- Hunion
- Hunnan
- Hynan
- Hynon
- Hynynen
- Hannem
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.