Hannon
“descendant of Annán — from annadh, delay”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Hannon an Irish name?
Hannon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hAnnáin.
What does the surname Hannon mean?
Hannon (Irish: Ó hAnnáin) means “descendant of Annán — from annadh, delay”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Hannon from?
The historic homeland of the Hannon name is Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Hannon?
Ó hAnnáin. Related spellings: Hannan, Hanan.
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