About Donaghue
The surname Donaghue is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Donnchadh," meaning "brown warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Donnchadh. The name was commonly found in County Cork and County Kerry in Ireland. Over time, variations of the name, such as Donoghue and Donohue, have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Donaghue can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Irish diaspora communities.
The surname Donaghue is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Donaghue 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 Donaghue is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Donaghue in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Donaghue using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.