DONAHUE
Donahue
Donahue is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Donnchadha", meaning "descendant of Donnchadh". In Ireland, the Donahue surname is primarily associated with County Donegal. The Donahue family has a long history, with records dating back centuries.
The Donahue name is often found in Irish folklore and history, with notable individuals bearing this surname. Over the years, the Donahue family has made significant contributions to various fields such as politics, literature, and sports.
The Donahue surname has spread beyond Ireland to countries with large Irish diasporas, notably the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. In these countries, individuals with the surname Donahue have made their mark in various professions and industries.
Today, the Donahue surname continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage and traditions of this ancient Irish family.
There are approximately 117 people named Donahue in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Donahue.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Gary
- Mark
- Robert
- Sean
- Thomas
Female
- Gillian
- Helene
- Jane
- Kimberly
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
- Dona
- Donachie
- Donachue
- Donagh
- Donaghe
- Donaghey
- Donaghue
- Donaghy
- Donah
- Donahas
- Donahay
- Donahaye
- Donaher
- Donahew
- Donahey
- Donahie
- Donaho
- Donahoe
- Donahoo
- Donahow
- Donahu
- Donahugh
- Donahy
- Donaie
- Donehoe
- Donehough
- Donehue
- Donhoe
- Donhou
- Donhue
- Donnahey
- Donnahoe
- Donnahue
- Donnohoe
- Donnohue
- Donoghue
- Donohoe
- Donohoue
- Donohu
- Donohue
- Donoughe
- Donoughey
- Donoughue
- Donoughy
- Donuhue
- Dumphy
- Dunphey
- Dunphy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.