TheNameDBDonahoe
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from Irish Gaelic 'Ó Donnchadha', meaning descendant of Donnchadh (brown warrior).
Etymology
The surname originates from the Irish Gaelic 'Ó Donnchadha', where 'Ó' denotes 'descendant of' and Donnchadh combines 'donn' (brown) with 'cath' (warrior). The anglicized form 'Donahoe' represents a phonetic adaptation of the Irish original.
About the Donahoe Surname
An Irish surname with roots in Gaelic patronymic naming conventions, widely distributed through Irish emigration. The name has numerous variant spellings reflecting different anglicization approaches.
Distribution
Found in Ireland and Irish diaspora communities, particularly in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Phil Donahoe (television host)