About Dohoney
The surname Dohoney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Dubhshláine," meaning "descendant of Dubhshláine." The name Dubhshláine is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black," and "slán," meaning "challenge" or "defiance." Therefore, the surname Dohoney can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the one who challenges or defies."
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The surname Dohoney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dohoney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dohoney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dohoney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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