Find out how popular the last name Dohan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dohan.

Dohan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dohan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dohan in America

Dohan is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dohan surname appeared 145 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dohan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dohan to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dohan

The surname Dohan originates from the Gaelic Irish clan name O'Duibhdhain, which translates to "descendant of the dark or swarthy one." The name first emerged in the 11th century in County Galway, situated in the western province of Connacht, Ireland.

During the Middle Ages, the Dohan family held significant influence and territories in the Connemara region of County Galway. The name appeared in several historical records, including the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Dohan can be traced back to Tadhg O'Duibhdhain, a prominent chieftain who lived in the late 13th century. He is mentioned in the Annals for his role in a territorial dispute with a neighboring clan.

In the 16th century, the Dohan clan faced challenges when their lands were confiscated during the Tudor conquest of Ireland. Many members of the clan were displaced and sought refuge in other parts of the country, leading to the dispersal of the name.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dohan include Seán Dohan (1865-1937), an Irish politician and member of the Irish Parliamentary Party, and Michael Dohan (1805-1879), a Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools in County Galway.

Another prominent figure was Bridget Dohan (1780-1858), a famous folk healer and herbalist from County Clare, renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional Irish remedies.

In the 18th century, the surname underwent several spelling variations, such as Dohon, Dohun, and Doughon, reflecting the phonetic adaptations of the original Gaelic name.

Variations of the name can also be found in historical records from County Mayo, where the Dohans had established a presence in the town of Westport by the 17th century. One notable individual was Patrick Dohan (1720-1795), a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

Throughout its history, the surname Dohan has been associated with various professions, including farming, religious vocations, politics, and commerce, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers to Irish society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dohan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dohan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dohan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dohan has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dohan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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