About Doonan
The surname Doonan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dúnáin, meaning "descendant of Dúnán." The name Dúnán is derived from the Gaelic word "dún," which means "fortress" or "stronghold." Therefore, the surname Doonan likely originated as a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near or in a fortress or stronghold.
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