There are
618
Donavans in the USA
Donavan is the
36246th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Donavan

ChrisDonovan

Chris Donovan is an American politician who served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and ran for Congress in 2012.

JaneDonovan

Jane Donovan is an Australian author known for her children's books, including 'I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags' and 'I Wonder Why Soap Makes Bubbles'.

JamesDonovan

James Donovan was an American lawyer who played a key role in negotiating the release of captured American pilot Francis Gary Powers from the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

TateDonovan

Tate Donovan is an American actor and director known for his roles in films such as 'Love Potion No. 9' and 'Good Night, and Good Luck.'

LandonDonovan

Landon Donovan is a retired American professional soccer player who is considered one of the greatest players in U.S. soccer history.

MitchellDonovan

Mitchell Donovan is an American artist known for his abstract paintings that explore themes of identity and cultural expression.

EdwardDonovan

Edward Donovan was an Irish zoologist and natural history writer, known for his extensive collections and publications on insects and shells.

ShawnDonovan

Shawn Donovan is an American architect and urban designer who served as the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2009 to 2014.

SiobhanDonaghy

Siobhan Donaghy is a British singer-songwriter who was a founding member of the girl group Sugababes and has released solo music as well.

MarkDonavan

Mark Donavan is an Australian former cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman and represented Australia in international cricket between 1992 and 2004.

Donavan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Donavan' is derived from the Irish name 'Donnabhain', which means 'descendant of Donnabhan'. It originated as a patronymic surname, indicating familial relationship to a person named Donnabhan.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Donavan' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in areas with large Irish-American populations, such as Boston, New York, and Chicago.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Donavan' include 'O'Donovan', 'Donnabhain', 'Dunavan', 'Dunavin', 'Donavin', 'Donaven', 'Donavanu', 'Dohan', and 'Dunnavan'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Donavan' likely arrived in the United States through Irish immigrants during significant waves of immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.