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![Show Contents]() Bohannon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Bohannon surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Buadhacháin, which comes from the word "buadhach," meaning "victorious." Early Origins of the Bohannon familyThe surname Bohannon was first found in County Cork, where Irish Fiants show the earliest records of this surname. Early History of the Bohannon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bohannon research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1659 is included under the topic Early Bohannon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bohannon Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bohan, O'Bohan, Bohane, Bohannon, Boughan, Bohane, Bowen and many more. Early Notables of the Bohannon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bohannon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bohannon RankingIn the United States, the name Bohannon is the 2,904th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1
 Bohannon migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bohannon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Margt. Bohannon, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Bohannon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Kate S. Bohannon, aged 30, who settled in America, in 1906
- John Bohannon, aged 25, who landed in America from Kildysart, Ireland, in 1907
- Joseph Bohannon, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States from Kerry, Ireland, in 1909
- Allan C. Bohannon, aged 31, who landed in America, in 1910
- Mr. Allan G. Bohannon, aged 33, who landed in America, in 1912
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- James Everett "Jim" Bohannon (1944-2022), American broadcaster who worked in both television and radio, best known for hosting the nationally syndicated late night radio talk show The Jim Bohannon Show on the Westwood One Network
- Hamilton Frederick Bohannon (1942-2020), known professionally simply as Bohannon, an American percussionist, band leader, songwriter and arranger
- Jim Bohannon (b. 1944), American radio show host
- Jason Bohannon (b. 1987), American college basketball player
- Fred Bohannon (b. 1958), former professional American football player
- Etdrick Bohannon (b. 1973), American professional basketball player
- Travis Bohannon, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012 2
- Robert C. Bohannon Jr., American Republican politician, Member of Arizona State House of Representatives, 1949-50 2
- Edward Bohannon, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Kentucky railroad commissioner 2nd District, 1975 2
- C. B. Bohannon Jr., American politician, Mayor of Gainesville, Florida, 1954 2
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Bohannon migration to the United States 
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