Show ContentsO'Donell Surname History

This family was originally Mac Domhnaill in Gaelic, meaning 'son of Domhnall.'

Early Origins of the O'Donell family

The surname O'Donell was first found in throughout Ireland since early times.

Early History of the O'Donell family

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O'Donell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: McDonnell, Hoddonell, O'Donnal, Otonell, MacDonnell, Donneill, McDonel, McDonell, McDonneil, Hodonell, McDonnel, McDoneill, Odonell, Odonel, Donnelson, Donnell, Donnel, O'Donnall, Donell and many more.

Early Notables of the O'Donell family

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United States O'Donell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

O'Donell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John O'Donell, who arrived in Salem in 1822


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