There are
1582
Donnellans in the USA
Donnellan is the
17720th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Donnellan

BrendanDonnellan

Brendan Donnellan is an Irish actor known for his work in theater and film.

PatsyDonnellan

Patsy Donnellan was an Irish footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs including Shamrock Rovers and Derry City.

JackDonnellan

Jack Donnellan is an Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.

RuthDonnellan

Ruth Donnellan is a British artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artwork.

ThomasDonnellan

Thomas Donnellan was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

JenniferDonnellan

Jennifer Donnellan is an American journalist and news anchor, currently working for a major news network.

BrianDonnellan

Brian Donnellan is an Irish professor and researcher specializing in information systems.

HelenDonnellan

Helen Donnellan is a Canadian actress known for her roles in both film and television.

MatthewDonnellan

Matthew Donnellan is an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his folk and acoustic music.

MargaretDonnellan

Margaret Donnellan was an Irish poet and writer, known for her beautiful and lyrical verses.

Donnellan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Donnellan' is an anglicized form of the Irish surname 'Ó Dónalláin', meaning 'descendant of Dónallán'. The name 'Dónallán' itself is derived from the Irish name 'Dónall', meaning 'world mighty' or 'ruler of the world'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Donnellan' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Galway and County Mayo. There are also smaller concentrations of people with the surname in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Donnellan' include 'O'Donnellan', 'O'Donnellan', and 'Donelan'.
Migration and ImmigrationIrish immigrants with the surname 'Donnellan' have migrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, primarily during periods of Irish emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.