About Odonoghue
The surname O'Donoghue is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Donnchadha," meaning "descendant of Donnchadh." Donnchadh is a personal name composed of the elements "donn," meaning "brown," and "cath," meaning "battle." The O'Donoghue clan was historically associated with County Kerry in southwestern Ireland and held a prominent position as hereditary poets and musicians to the O'Sullivan Mor chieftains. Today, the surname O'Donoghue is still common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.
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The surname Odonoghue is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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