There are
537
Buchannons in the USABuchannon is the
40672nd
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Buchannon
MerceCunningham
Merce Cunningham was an American dancer and choreographer who revolutionized modern dance.JamesBuchanan
James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861.EdnaBuchanan
Edna Buchanan is an American journalist and author known for her crime reporting and award-winning crime novels.Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster is an American company that publishes dictionaries and educational reference materials.JohnBuchanan
John Buchanan is a former Australian politician who served as the Premier of Queensland from 1996 to 1998.FloydBuchanan
Floyd Buchanan was an American football player who played as a running back for the University of Southern California.JaclynBuchanan
Jaclyn Buchanan is an American swimmer who represented the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics.PatrickBuchanan
Patrick Buchanan is an American political commentator, columnist, and author.CatherineBuchanan
Catherine Buchanan is a Scottish actress known for her performances in stage plays and television dramas.EricBuchanan
Eric Buchanan is a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League.Buchannon Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Buchannon' is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Buchanan,' which means 'house of the cannon.' The name is associated with the Buchanan clan, one of the oldest in Scotland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Buchannon' is most commonly found in the United States and Scotland, reflecting the Scottish origins of the name. It may also be found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish or Irish ancestry.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Buchannon' include 'Buchanan,' 'Buchannan,' 'Bushanan,' 'Bushannon,' 'Bucanan,' 'Bucannan,' 'Buchanen,' 'Beechman,' and 'Bachmann.'