Fannan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Fannan

What does the name Fannan mean?

The Strathclyde-Briton people of ancient Scotland were the first to use the name Fannan. The Fannan family lived in Dumfriesshire at Annan or Annandale, Scotland.

Early Origins of the Fannan family

The surname Fannan was first found in Dumfriesshire where the first records of the family were "William de Anand [who] witnessed a grant of two camcates in the fee of Egilfechan to Robert de Brus, 1249, and John de Anand was cleric of William, bishop of Glasgow, 1255." 1

"A family of this name, prominent in Angus from at least the thirteenth century, derived their name from the lands of Inyaney or Aneny now called Ananias. In old records the place name appears as Annand, Annane, Annanie, Inyaney, Inieneny, Inyoney, Invanee, Inneane, and Inianey. Adam de Anand, canon of Dunkeld, who witnessed charters by Gamelin, bishop of St. Andrews, between 1255—1271, is perhaps first of the name recorded. He is probably A, de Anand, rector of Monimail, 1269. William de Anaund of Forfarshire rendered homage in 1296." 1

Early History of the Fannan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fannan research. Another 205 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1249, 1255, 1328, 1388, 1389, 1551, 1633, 1638, 1651 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Fannan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fannan Spelling Variations

Medieval Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. This is due to the fact that scribes in that era spelled according to the sound of words, rather than any set of rules. Fannan has been spelled Annan, Annand, Annandale, Annardale, Annadaill, Annane, Annanie, Inyaney, Innieney, Inyoney, Inyanee, Aneny and many more.

Early Notables of the Fannan family

William Annand, Bishop of Glasgow in 1255; Henry Annand, Sheriff of Clackmannan in 1328, the town of Annan in Dumfriesshire took its name from the Clan; and William Annand (1633-1689), Dean of Edinburgh. Born at Ayr in 1633, "his father, minister of Ayr, was seriously assaulted by the Presbyterian women of Glasgow for having preached in favour of Laud's liturgy before...
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Fannan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fannan migration to Australia +

Fannan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Patrick Fannan, English convict who was convicted in Sussex, England for life, transported aboard the "Enchantress"on 6th April 1833, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
Elizabeth Fannan, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Charles Kerr" in 1840 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Fannan (post 1700) +

Heather Fannan, American camera technician, known for Betrayed (2020), Best in Food (2018)
Rachel Fannan (b. 1986), American singer, songwriter, musician and poet from Los Angeles, California, lead vocalist of the band Only You

The Fannan Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Sperabo
Motto Translation: I will hope.

Sources +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 20th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/enchantress
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CHARLES KERR 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840CharlesKerr.htm