O'DONOGHUE
Also recorded as O Donoghue, O' Donoghue, O'donoghue, Odonoghue
O'Donoghue
O'Donoghue is an Irish surname that originated from the Gaelic name "Ó Donnchadha," meaning "descendant of Donnchadh." The name Donnchadh itself is composed of the elements "donn," which means "brown," and "cath," which means "battle." The O'Donoghue clan has historical ties to County Cork and County Kerry in Ireland.
The O'Donoghue family is believed to have descended from a powerful chieftain named Donal of the 10th century. The O'Donoghue of the Glens is a renowned branch of the family associated with the picturesque Lakes of Killarney in County Kerry, where they were traditional landowners and custodians of the area.
Through the centuries, the O'Donoghue surname has spread beyond Ireland, with many descendants now found in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name has retained its cultural significance and serves as a reminder of the rich heritage of the Irish people.
Notable individuals bearing the O'Donoghue surname include writers, musicians, politicians, and other figures who have contributed to the arts, literature, and various fields of endeavour. The O'Donoghue name continues to be proudly upheld by descendants who cherish their ancestral roots and cultural identity.
There are approximately 4,257 people named O'Donoghue in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,196th most common surname in Britain. Around 65 in a million people in Britain are named O'Donoghue.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Denis
- Finbarr
- Frank
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Vincent
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Helen
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan