About Donlan
The surname Donlan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Domhnalláin," meaning "descendant of Domhnallán." Domhnallán is a diminutive form of the personal name Domhnall, which translates to "world ruler" or "ruler of the world." The surname Donlan signifies a familial connection to someone with this personal name, indicating a lineage or descent from a person named Domhnallán.
The surname Donlan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Donlan 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 Donlan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Donlan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Donlan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.