About the Hannan Surname

Records tie Hannan closely to Hannon. The family name meaning is “Descendant of Annán”, the same as for Hannon.

A variant of Hannon

Records show Hannan as one of the forms Hannon took over time. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Hanon.

The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Hannan with 7,086 bearers, at rank 4,962. That is enough to place it in the top 5,000 American surnames.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Hannan family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Hannan family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.