O'Bannon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of O'Bannon

What does the name O'Bannon mean?

The O'Bannon name is derived from the Gaelic ó Banàin, though there has been much confusion about this name involving the Irish Gaelic word bàn, which means "white."

Early Origins of the O'Bannon family

The surname O'Bannon was first found in the barony of Clonisk, in the southern tip of County Offaly (Irish: Uíbh Fháilí) originally the Kingdom of Uí Failghe, located in central Ireland in the Province of Leinster, where a Medieval Sept of this name was found.

Early History of the O'Bannon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our O'Bannon research. Another 140 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1152, 1172, 1316, 1319, 1585, 1659, 1796, 1798, 1842 and 1865 are included under the topic Early O'Bannon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

O'Bannon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Banain, O'Bannon, Banim, O'Bannaghan, Bannaghan, O'Banan and many more.

Early Notables of the O'Bannon family

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O'Bannon Ranking

the United States, the name O'Bannon is the 9,204^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

O'Bannon migration to the United States +

O'Bannon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William O'Bannon, who was granted land in Virginia in 1764

O'Bannon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mannie O'Bannon, aged 42, who settled in America from Atlantic City, N.Y., in 1913
Dermet O'Bannon, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1921

Contemporary Notables of the name O'Bannon (post 1700) +

Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon, American Marine who was the first to hoist an American flag over a captured enemy position (in 1805 in Tripoli). Four U.S. war ships have borne the USS O'Bannon name
Frank O’Bannon (b. 1930), American politician, Governor of Indiana 1997 to 2003
Daniel Thomas O'Bannon (b. 1946), American film writer and director, whose credits include "Night of the Living Dead" and "Alien"
Rockne S. O’Bannon (b. 1955), American television writer and producer
Presley O’Bannon (1776-1850), U.S. Marine Corps officer, famous for his exploits in the First Barbary War, eponym of the USS O'Bannon (DD-177), (DD-450) and (DD-987)
Helen O’Bannon (1939-1988), American academic and economist
Ed O’Bannon (b. 1972), American professional basketball player
Dan O’Bannon (b. 1946), American screenwriter and film director
Charles O’Bannon (b. 1975), American professional basketball player

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/