Dictionary of Family Names

Origin of the Surname O'DONOVAN.

O'DONOVAN. The descendants of Donovan, which is derived from Dondubhan, the brown-haired chief. This name was given to a celebrated Irish chieftain of the tenth century, who was killed by the famous Brian Boru.

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