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Origin of Dona Total Records: 10  Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: According to 'The Surnames of Ireland' by MacLysaght: MacDonagh--Mac Donnchadha (son of Donagh) A branch of the McDermots of Connacht where the name is very numerous. In Connemara the name is usually that of a branch of the O'Flahertys. The MacDonagh sept in Co.Cork were a branch of the MacCarthys; the name is now rare there and apparently many of these resumed the name MacCarthy. Surnames: Macdonagh, Mcdonagh Submitted by: Bill McDonagh Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: Donnachaidh is one of the oldest Scottish clans, arriving in Scotland from Irish Picts anywhere from 40-90 AD. My particular surname, Donachy, I have been told is a 'hideout' name members of the clan took after Culloden in 1746. Being a Highland Clan, we were not on the winning side that day. Go to www.tartans.com for a good overview history. The clan is listed under the great hall. It's also known as Clan Robertson. I'm sure what I'm telling you, you already know about. If any info on the name Donachy could be shared, I'd greatly appreciate it. There's not too many of us :) Surnames: Donachy, Donnachaidh Submitted by: Chris-Anna L. Donachy Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: This name was brought to the 'NEW WORLD' by a friar that was assigned by Isabela and Ferdinand to Christopher Columbus. It is directly descended from Spain. Surnames: Maldonado-Torres, Maldonado Submitted by: Maria E. Maldonado Arbelo Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: Not sure of the spelling looking for Oliver Donais who died in Millbury , MA in or around 1916 of TB Surnames: Donais Submitted by: T Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: James MacDonald, married to Bethia MacDonald lived in Montrose or Dundee; several children-Charles, Florence, Duncan, William, James Surnames: MacDonald Submitted by: Dawn Kennedy Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: John, Jr, son of Concetta G Scagliuso and John A Donatelli, Sr. Mother's parents Nancy Patruno and Michael Scagliuso. Father's parents Nancy and Frederick Donatelli Surnames: Donatelli Submitted by: John A Donatelli Jr Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: Raudona comes from the today's place in Guadalajara (Spain) called Razbona Surnames: Raudona Submitted by: Eduardo Raudona Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: MacDonald Mac means Son of Donald Celtic origin means Dark Stranger (Gaelic ) Scottish origin means Great Chief, world mighty English origin same as Scottish MacDonald means son of the dark stranger Surnames: MacDonald Submitted by: glitz Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: It's Irish, and means "son of donald" Surnames: McDonald Submitted by: Heather McDonald Origin of Dona, Meaning of Dona Origin: Maldonado Orgin: Spanish variant of Scottish name Mc Donald meaning decendant of Donald. Meaning: "Mc" was replaced by "Mal" is latin, meaning evil or bad; Donado comes from scottish "Donald" and means world ruler or dark haired stranger. Surnames: Maldonado Submitted by: 2/17/2012 2:52 PM Page 1 of 1

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