UK surname
Irish surname derived from Ó hAnnáin meaning "descendant of Annán".
In the 1881 census there were 93 people recorded with the Hannagan surname, ranking it #20,593 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 48, ranked #35,004, down from #20,593 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Toxteth Park and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hannagan is 211 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 48.4%.
1881 census count
93
Ranked #20,593
Modern count
48
2016, ranked #35,004
Peak year
1861
211 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hannagan surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hannagan surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 93 | #17,946 |
| 1861 | historical | 211 | #11,508 |
| 1881 | historical | 93 | #20,593 |
| 1891 | historical | 140 | #19,193 |
| 1901 | historical | 68 | #26,598 |
| 1911 | historical | 29 | #30,190 |
| 1997 | modern | 38 | #33,872 |
| 1998 | modern | 40 | #33,856 |
| 1999 | modern | 39 | #34,058 |
| 2000 | modern | 39 | #34,066 |
| 2001 | modern | 39 | #33,923 |
| 2002 | modern | 41 | #34,032 |
| 2003 | modern | 45 | #33,803 |
| 2004 | modern | 48 | #33,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 45 | #34,160 |
| 2006 | modern | 46 | #34,415 |
| 2007 | modern | 48 | #34,488 |
| 2008 | modern | 48 | #34,629 |
| 2009 | modern | 52 | #34,544 |
| 2010 | modern | 50 | #34,833 |
| 2011 | modern | 51 | #34,751 |
| 2012 | modern | 45 | #35,105 |
| 2013 | modern | 45 | #35,167 |
| 2014 | modern | 52 | #34,803 |
| 2015 | modern | 52 | #34,775 |
| 2016 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Toxteth Park, Manchester, Lambeth and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hannagan surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hannagan, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hannagan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hannagan household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hannagan is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hannagan is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hannagan, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hannagan has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name "O'Nanachain," which means "descendant of Annachain." The name Annachain is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Annadh, which means "iniquity" or "wickedness."
The earliest recorded instance of the name Hannagan appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, in the year 1478. The entry mentions a "Maelechlainn O'Nanachain" who was involved in a conflict between rival clans in County Tyrone.
By the 16th century, the name had spread to other parts of Ireland, particularly in County Monaghan and County Fermanagh. In the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, a collection of official documents from the English administration in Ireland, there are references to individuals with the surname Hannagan or similar spellings such as "Hanagan" or "Hannaghan."
One notable historical figure bearing the name was Sir Patrick Hannagan (1642-1716), a prominent Irish lawyer and politician who served as Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer in the early 18th century.
In the 17th century, the name Hannagan appeared in the Hearth Money Rolls, a tax record in Ireland, which provides valuable information about the distribution of the surname across the country.
Another significant individual was Reverend James Hannagan (1779-1859), an Irish Presbyterian minister and author who wrote extensively on religious and historical topics.
The Hannagan surname can also be found in various Irish place names, such as Hannagan's Bridge in County Monaghan and Hannagan's Townland in County Fermanagh, further reflecting its deep roots in the Irish landscape.
Other notable individuals with the Hannagan surname include Michael Hannagan (1825-1899), an Irish-born Australian politician and newspaper editor, and John Hannagan (1832-1906), an Irish-born American journalist and politician who served as the 10th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri.
While the Hannagan surname has its origins in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration, particularly to the United States, Canada, and Australia, where descendants of Irish immigrants have carried on the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hannagan surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 15 Hannagans recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 15 | 1.42x |
| Lanarkshire | 14 | 4.88x |
| Renfrewshire | 11 | 15.99x |
| Surrey | 10 | 2.31x |
| Staffordshire | 8 | 2.67x |
| Yorkshire | 8 | 0.91x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 0.68x |
| Durham | 5 | 1.89x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1.53x |
| Pembrokeshire | 3 | 10.63x |
| Dunbartonshire | 2 | 8.39x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 1.51x |
| Brecknockshire | 1 | 5.63x |
| Caernarfonshire | 1 | 2.79x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.54x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.65x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.70x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Glasgow in Lanarkshire leads with 9 Hannagans recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.66x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 9 | 17.66x |
| Harborne | 8 | 83.33x |
| Liverpool | 8 | 12.51x |
| Abbey | 6 | 57.20x |
| Dalton In Huddersfield | 6 | 304.57x |
| Kingston On Thames | 5 | 48.12x |
| Westoe | 5 | 33.40x |
| Neilston | 4 | 115.94x |
| Penge | 4 | 70.55x |
| Altrincham | 3 | 87.72x |
| Govan | 3 | 4.23x |
| Pembroke St Mary | 3 | 82.64x |
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 6.33x |
| Dumbarton | 2 | 60.24x |
| Kirkdale | 2 | 11.29x |
| Withington | 2 | 59.00x |
| Bardsey Island | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 2.59x |
| Brecknock St John | 1 | 66.67x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 1 | 11.75x |
| Cheetham | 1 | 12.72x |
| Gorbals | 1 | 58.82x |
| Manchester | 1 | 2.11x |
| Middle Greenock | 1 | 53.19x |
| Newington | 1 | 3.05x |
| Old Cumnock | 1 | 67.57x |
| Partney | 1 | 769.23x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 1 | 7.03x |
| Shettleston | 1 | 38.91x |
| St Andrew Holborn London | 1 | 26.04x |
| St Giles In Fields London | 1 | 22.99x |
| Wigan | 1 | 6.79x |
| York St Margaret | 1 | 181.82x |
| York St Mary | 1 | 27.47x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hannagan surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hannagan surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Hannagan households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 18 |
| Plasterer | 3 |
| Dom | 2 |
| AB Seaman | 1 |
| Bank Clerk | 1 |
| Bricklayers Laborer | 1 |
| Carpenter App | 1 |
| Coach Trimmer | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Corrugated Iron Worker | 1 |
| Dock Labourer | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Errand Boy (Milliners) | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gen Lab | 1 |
| General Lab | 1 |
| Greengrocer Shop | 1 |
| Help At Home | 1 |
| Housekeeper (Dom) | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Master | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Paper Hanger | 1 |
| Pte R.S.W.B. Militia | 1 |
| Rag Sorter | 1 |
| Railway Serv | 1 |
| Supported By Son | 1 |
| Under Laundry Maid | 1 |
| Wife Of J S Hannagan Sub Judge Lucknow India | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 93 people were recorded with the Hannagan surname. That placed it at #20,593 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 48 in 2016. That gives Hannagan a modern rank of #35,004.
Irish surname derived from Ó hAnnáin meaning "descendant of Annán".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hannagan bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.