Doran
“descendant of Deoradhán, 'the exile, the pilgrim'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Doran an Irish name?
Doran is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Deoráin.
What does the surname Doran mean?
Doran (Irish: Ó Deoráin) means “descendant of Deoradhán, 'the exile, the pilgrim'”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Doran from?
The historic homeland of the Doran name is Wexford, Laois, Down. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Doran?
Ó Deoráin. Related spellings: O'Doran.
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