Bannon
“descendant of Banán, a diminutive of bán, ‘white’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Bannon an Irish name?
Bannon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Banáin.
What does the surname Bannon mean?
Bannon (Irish: Ó Banáin) means “descendant of Banán, a diminutive of bán, ‘white’”. Origin: Gaelic septs (several).
Where in Ireland is the surname Bannon from?
The historic homeland of the Bannon name is Offaly, Mayo, Fermanagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Bannon?
Ó Banáin. Related spellings: Bannan, Banan, Banim, O'Bannon.
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