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Donaghy History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

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Contemporary Notables Historic Events Related Stories Motto Citations

Donaghy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland
Scotland

The ancestors of the first family to use the name Donaghy lived among the Dalriadan people of ancient Scotland. The name Donaghy was given to someone who lived on the lands of Stewart of Atholl. Anciently, they were known as Clan Donnachaidh, coming from the Gaelic name Donnachadh Reamhar, or Duncan the Stout, one of the Celtic Earls of Atholl. Most of the Clan took on the name Robertson, which comes from the personal name of 15th century Clan chief Robert Riach.

Early Origins of the Donaghy family

The surname Donaghy was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Donaghy family

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Donaghy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations are a very common occurrence in records of early Scottish names. They result from the repeated and inaccurate translations that many names went through in the course of various English occupations of Scotland. Donaghy has been spelled Robertson, Conachie, Conaghy, Conacher, Conaghy, Conchie, Donnachie, Donachie and many more.

Early Notables of the Donaghy family

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Donaghy Ranking

In the United States, the name Donaghy is the 13,308^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Donaghy family to Ireland

Some of the Donaghy family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Donaghy migration to the United States +

These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The Donaghy were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Donaghy Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Daniel Donaghy, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1746 2

Donaghy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Donaghy, who arrived in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1802 2
Sarah Donaghy, aged 39, who arrived in New York, NY in 1804 2
Alex Donaghy, aged 24, who landed in New York, NY in 1804 2
Alexander Donaghy, who settled in New York in 1804
James Donaghy who settled in New England in 1805
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Donaghy migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Donaghy Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

William B Donaghy, who arrived in Canada in 1828
Mary Donaghy, aged 18, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Ugoni" from Belfast, Ireland
Patrick Donaghy, aged 15, a farmer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Leslie Gault" in 1833
James Donaghy, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Billow" in 1833
Mary Donaghy, aged 27, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Billow" in 1833
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Donaghy migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Donaghy Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mrs. Mary Donaghy, (b. 1797), aged 29, Irish dairy maid who was convicted in Antrim, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Brothers" on 3rd October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, listed as having 2 children 3
Thomas Donaghy, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "South Sea"
Mary Donaghy, aged 26, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Thomas Arbuthnot"
Joshua Donaghy, aged 19, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Glentanner" 4
James Donaghy, aged 18, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Donaghy migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Donaghy Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

James Donaghy, aged 23, a farm servant, who arrived in Bluff, New Zealand aboard the ship "Christian McAusland" in 1875

Contemporary Notables of the name Donaghy (post 1700) +

John Donaghy (b. 1846), American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in SAINT Johns, 1875-90; U.S. Vice & Deputy Consul in SAINT Johns, 1890-1914
Judi Donaghy (b. 1960), award-winning American vocalist, producer and songwriter
Michael Donaghy (1954-2004), award-winning American poet and musician
Edward J. "Ned" or "Ed" Donaghy, American soccer referee
Bernard Donaghy (1882-1916), Irish footballer
John Lyle Donaghy (1902-1949), Irish poet
John Patrick Donaghy (d. 1987), Irish nationalist politician and a physician
Mary Donaghy, former New Zealand high jumper
Edward "Eddy" Donaghy (b. 1900), English association football player and coach
Dugald Donaghy (1873-1963), Canadian politician and lawyer
... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Donaghy family +

HMS Hood

Mr. Walter Donaghy (b. 1922), English Able Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Barrow-in-Furness, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 5

The Donaghy Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Virtutis gloria merces
Motto Translation: Glory is the reward of valour.

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 3rd November 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/brothers
South Australia Passengerlists (Retrieved 10th November 2010). Retrieved from https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1855/GRG35_48_1_55-35_Glentanner.pdf
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm