TheNameDBDonahey
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from Irish Gaelic, possibly related to 'Ó Donnchadha' or similar roots meaning descendant of Donnchadh.
Etymology
The surname likely derives from the Irish Gaelic 'Ó Donnchadha', where 'Ó' means 'descendant of' and Donnchadh is a personal name (possibly meaning 'brown warrior'). The anglicized form 'Donahey' represents a phonetic adaptation of the Irish original.
About the Donahey Surname
An Irish surname derived from Gaelic patronymic traditions, anglicized during the colonial period. The name represents one of several variant spellings of related Irish surnames.
Distribution
Found in Ireland and Irish diaspora communities, particularly in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Unknown