Loan, pronounced Lone, Luan meaning a loin, light or radiance.  This townland is situated about one mile west of Cullybackey and 2½ miles E.N.E. from Portglenone, in the Barony of Lower Toome.  It contains 506 acres 2 roods and 23 perches.

Population in 1881 – 360

Population in 1891 – 275