Doran

Doran Meaning & Origin

About Doran
The surname Doran is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Deoráin," meaning "descendant of Deoradhán." Deoradhán is a personal name derived from the word "deoradh," which translates to "exile" or "wanderer." The surname Doran is commonly found in Ireland and is associated with individuals who may have had a wandering or nomadic lifestyle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Doran is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Doran: 16,704
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,174
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doran 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 Doran is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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TRN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO0 R AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/dɔˈræn/
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('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doran in Braille

Here's how to represent Doran in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Doran in braille

How to sign the name Doran using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Doran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Doran in sign language

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