Obannon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Obannon

What does the name Obannon mean?

The Obannon 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 Obannon family

The surname Obannon 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 Obannon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Obannon 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 Obannon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Obannon 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 Obannon family

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Obannon Ranking

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

Obannon migration to the United States +

Obannon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

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

Obannon 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 Obannon (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/