Bohannon Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Bohannon

"A surname from Irish."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2018 👥 148 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname from Irish.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
148
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Bohannon Mean?

Bohannon is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon, American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon, American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon, American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon, American basketball and former American Football player

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Bohannon is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon, American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon, American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon, American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon, American basketball and former American Football player

Root Element
Bohannon
Core Meaning
"A surname from Irish."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Bohannon

B 2
O 6
H 8
A 1
N 5
N 5
O 6
N 5
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
4
Soul Urge
Stability & Hard Work
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Bohannon in Numbers

148 US bearers
2018 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Bohannon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Irish.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~148 people named Bohannon in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 21 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Bohannon?

The Life Path number for Bohannon is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 7.

Is Bohannon a boy or girl name?

Bohannon is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Bohannon in the US?

Approximately 148 people in the United States are named Bohannon. The name peaked in 2018 with 21 recorded uses.

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