Show ContentsHanin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

There are several possible origins for this surname. The name may be derived from the Old English word "heghen" meaning a "farm or holding," in which case, the name may have come from the place of residence of the initial bearer. Alternatively, the surname may be derived from the Old English word "heyne" meaning "a mean person," and may have come from a characteristic of the initial bearer.

Early Origins of the Hanin family

The surname Hanin was first found in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on England that today forms part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Area, where the name has long been associated with the barony of Halywode.

Early History of the Hanin family

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Hanin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haining, Hain, Hainning, Henning, Haning, Hanning and others.

Early Notables of the Hanin family

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Hanin Ranking

In France, the name Hanin is the 6,325th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Ireland Migration of the Hanin family to Ireland

Some of the Hanin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Australia Hanin migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hanin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Pierre Dominique Hanin, (b. 1806), aged 22, British clerk from Mauritius who was convicted in Port Louis, Mauritius for life for forgery, transported aboard the "Celia" on 14th August 1828, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Hanin (post 1700) +

  • Roger Hanin (1925-2015), French actor and film director, best known for his starring role in the 1989-2006 TV police drama, Navarro
  • Hanin Elias (b. 1972), German musician, former member of Atari Teenage Riot


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  2. Convict Records of Australia. Retreived 18th January 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/celia


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