About Hannay
The surname Hannay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Hannaidh," meaning "descendant of Annach," which itself is a personal name of uncertain origin. The name Hannay is primarily found in the southwest of Scotland, particularly in the region of Galloway. The Hannay family has a long history in the area, and they were known for their involvement in local affairs and land ownership. Today, the surname Hannay is relatively rare but can still be found in Scotland and other parts of the world where Scottish descendants have settled.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hannay 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 Hannay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hannay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hannay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.