How common is the Fanning surname?

There are approximately 15,000 people with the surname Fanning in the United States.

Are there Fanning soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 394 soldiers with the Fanning surname appear in Civil War records.

Fanning

Q: What does the surname Fanning mean?

The surname Fanning means "Derived from the Irish 'Ó Fanáin' or English occupational term, possibly referring to someone who fans grain or winnows.". It is of Irish and English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

Derived from the Irish 'Ó Fanáin' or English occupational term, possibly referring to someone who fans grain or winnows.

Etymology

The surname may derive from the Irish patronymic 'Ó Fanáin' or from the English occupational term related to winnowing grain. Both origins suggest medieval agricultural or occupational roots.

About the Fanning Surname

A surname with both Irish and English occupational origins related to grain processing. The name has become established in English-speaking countries through migration.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 15,000 bearers in the United States #908 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Ireland, England, and among Irish and English diaspora communities, particularly in North America.

Fanning Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Fanning Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: Irish and English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval Ireland and England
Estimated Bearers: 15,000

War Records

394 soldiers with the Fanning surname found in Civil War records.

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