About Donnelly
The surname Donnelly is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Donnghaile," meaning "descendant of Donnghal." The name Donnghal is composed of the elements "donn," meaning "brown," and "gal," meaning "valor." Therefore, the surname Donnelly can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the brown-haired warrior" or "descendant of the brave one with brown hair."
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The surname Donnelly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Donnelly based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Donnelly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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