About Bannan
The surname Bannan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "banán," meaning "white, fair, or pale." It is believed to have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name Bannan may also have been used as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Bannan.
The surname Bannan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bannan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bannan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bannan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bannan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.