There are
537
Buchannons in the USA
Buchannon is the
40672nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical 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.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the name 'Buchannon' may have migrated or immigrated from Scotland or Ireland to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, in search of better opportunities or during historical periods of migration.