Hannon

Hannon is a surname of Irish and English origin that is found in various English-speaking countries. It is often treated as a variant spelling of other Gaelic-derived names that have been anglicized in different regions, such as Hanlon, Hannan, and Hannin, reflecting local pronunciation and immigration patterns.

As a family name, Hannon appears across a range of professions and communities, including politics, sports, education, and the arts. Genealogical records indicate that bearers of the name have long-standing roots in Ireland and in communities colonized or settled by Irish and British migrants, with branches that spread to North America, Britain, Australia, and beyond.

In popular and cultural contexts, Hannon is primarily encountered as a surname for fictional or real individuals, and it is sometimes confused with similarly spelled names. The spelling Hanon, without the second n, is associated with Charles-Louis Hanon, a 19th-century French pianist and the author of The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises; this similarity is a common point of reference for researchers and readers.

See also: Hanon (piano exercises), Hannan (disambiguation), Hanlon (surname).