There are
1119
Donlans in the USA
Donlan is the
22880th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Donlan

HughDonlan

Hugh Donlan was a Gaelic footballer from County Tyrone who played for the Tyrone county team in the 1960s and 1970s.

BrianDonlan

Brian Donlan is a former American football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants.

BobbieDonlan

Bobbie Donlan is an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, primarily for the Balmain Tigers.

DenisDonlan

Denis Donlan was the executive producer of the Canadian sports television network TSN and played a significant role in the growth and development of the network.

JimDonlan

Jim Donlan was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for St. Mirren and Queen of the South in the 1950s and 1960s.

LouDonlan

Lou Donlan is an American jazz singer and actress known for her performances in the 1930s and 1940s, including appearances in Broadway shows.

KevinDonlan

Kevin Donlan is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers.

JohnDonlan

John Donlan was a Canadian poet and essayist known for his works exploring themes of nature and the environment.

MollyDonlan

Molly Donlan is a British actress who has appeared in television shows and films, including a role in the BBC drama series 'Silent Witness.'

TomDonlan

Tom Donlan is an American journalist and columnist who has written for publications such as Barron's and The Wall Street Journal.

Donlan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Donlan' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Domhnalláin,' meaning 'descendant of Domhnallán,' a diminutive form of the name Domhnall, which means 'world ruler' in Gaelic.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Donlan' is primarily found in Ireland, particularly in the provinces of Connacht and Ulster. It also has a presence in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Donlan' include 'O'Donlon,' 'Donegan,' 'Donlevy,' 'Doneghan,' 'Doneghue,' 'Donnahoe,' 'Doneghy,' and 'Donoghue.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Donlan' has been carried by Irish immigrants to various countries, particularly during periods of Irish emigration, such as the Great Famine in the 19th century.