About Fanning
The surname Fanning is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Fionnáin, meaning "descendant of Fionnán." Fionnán is a diminutive form of Fionn, which translates to "fair" or "white." The name Fanning is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Fionnán.
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The surname Fanning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fanning based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fanning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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