TheNameDBBANNON
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Banán, a personal name meaning 'small fair one' or related to the word for 'white.'
Etymology
The Irish surname derives from 'Ó Banáin,' meaning 'descendant of Banán,' where Banán is a diminutive personal name. The 'O' prefix was often anglicized away, leaving the surname as Bannon.
About the BANNON Surname
An Irish patronymic surname with roots in medieval Ireland, derived from the personal name Banán. The name has been carried to English-speaking countries through Irish immigration, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland, particularly in counties Offaly and Tipperary, with significant populations in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Jack Bannon (actor), Bannon family (various historical figures)