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Origin of Ona Total Records: 25  Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Sulsona appears to have derived from the name Solsona. Solsona is a town in the Catalonia province of Northeastern Spain. Located approximately 70 km NNE from Barcelona, Solsona was mentioned in Roman times and was referred to as 'Celsano.' This information can be found in 'La Encyclopedia Illustrada de Espana.' I located this information at the library at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Surnames: Solsona, Sulsona Submitted by: Jack Sulsona Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Conan is a celtic name which can still be found prominently in Ireland, Wales, and England. The family has a strong unbroken history with many!!!!!! direct descendants in the USA and throughout the world. Conan is the original with the T being added approx 500-600 yrs ago. The Conants have a prominent history and much info can be found. Surnames: Conan, Conant Submitted by: Jennifer Conant Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: William McConnaughay abt 1800 Burbon KY md Amariah Moore 1820 in Sumner, Tennessee. Surnames: McConaha Submitted by: Dougan Jacobs Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: canadian ancestors Surnames: McConaghy Submitted by: karen chandler Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Born Nov. 20,1828, died May 5, 1902. Married to Levinia Messimer March 4, 1858 Cleveland, Tn. Buried in Hopewell.Ga Surnames: Phillip Jonathan Submitted by: Linda Barnes Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: John b. 16 Jan 1848 in Ireland m. Catherine O'Riordan. Came to Brandon, Manitoba, Canada in the 1880's? Surnames: Noonan Submitted by: Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Rosario VIVONA,son of Leonardo Vivona & Caterina SCIORTINO(1856),Partanna, Trapani, Sicily. Came from Castelvetrano,1891-1894, to Kansas City, MO. Childeren: Angelina, Franseca, Antonina, Gaspare& Lacey VIVONA. Surnames: VIVONA Submitted by: Deborah Vivona Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Spain Surnames: Orona Submitted by: Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Sarrionandia is a Basque name. It is fairly common, and to my knowledge there are Sarrionandias living in Spain, the Basque Country, the UK and the Dominican Republic. The meaning is difficult to discover, but if split into three parts, we can see that Sarri = a menudo and Andia = something "Don". I cannot find the meaning for the whole word Surnames: Sarrionandia Submitted by: Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Raudona comes from the today's place in Guadalajara (Spain) called Razbona Surnames: Raudona Submitted by: Eduardo Raudona Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: All Jonas family members world wide. Surnames: Jonas Submitted by: Douglas C. Jonas Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: My Monaco's are from Matera, Italy. Surnames: Monaco Submitted by: Susan Florio Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: Monasterin Spanish origin means abbey/abbacy Surnames: Monasterin Submitted by: glitz Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: It's Irish, and means "son of donald" Surnames: McDonald Submitted by: Heather McDonald Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: "beyond the hills over there" Surnames: Yonamine Submitted by: Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: German meaning Lion Heart or strong as a lion. Surnames: Leonard Submitted by: Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona Origin: "Good Years" Surnames: Bonanni Submitted by: Origin of Ona, Meaning of Ona 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 11:03 AM Page 1 of 1

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