Obanion History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Obanion

What does the name Obanion mean?

The Obanion 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 Obanion family

The surname Obanion 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 Obanion family

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Obanion 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 Obanion family

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Obanion Ranking

the United States, the name Obanion is the 12,994^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Obanion migration to the United States +

Obanion 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. 2
Louis O'Banion, aged 29, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "General G. W. Goethals" from Cristobal, C.Z. 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Obanion (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"

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result