About Donell
The surname Donell is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Domhnall," which means "world ruler" or "ruler of the world." It is a variant spelling of the more common surname "Donnelly." The name was originally given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership, indicating a person of power and influence.
The surname Donell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Donell 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 Donell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Donell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Donell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.