O'Banion History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

The O'Banion 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'Banion family

The surname O'Banion 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'Banion family

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O'Banion 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'Banion family (pre 1700)

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O'Banion Ranking

In the United States, the name O'Banion is the 12,994^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]

O'Banion migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

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

Agnes O'Banion, aged 31, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "General G. W. Goethals" from Cristobal, C.Z. [2]
Jean O'Banion, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "General G. W. Goethals" from Cristobal, C.Z. [3]
Louis O'Banion, aged 29, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "General G. W. Goethals" from Cristobal, C.Z. [4]

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

Charles Dean O'Banion (1892-1924), better known as Dion O'Banion, the American mobster, the main rival of Johnny Torrio and Al Capone, he led the North Side Gang until 1924, when he was murdered
John O'Banion (1947-2007), American vocalist and actor, lead singer in Doc Severinsen's band, "Today's Children"

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6W5-76J : 6 December 2014), Agnes O'Banion, 26 Aug 1919; citing departure port Cristobal, C.Z., arrival port New York, ship name General G. W. Goethals, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
"New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6W5-76V : 6 December 2014), Jean O'Banion, 26 Aug 1919; citing departure port Cristobal, C.Z., arrival port New York, ship name General G. W. Goethals, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
"New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6W5-76L : 6 December 2014), Louis O'Banion, 26 Aug 1919; citing departure port Cristobal, C.Z., arrival port New York, ship name General G. W. Goethals, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).