Dunne Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Dunne mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Dunne name
Dunne comes from Ó Duinn, "descendant of Donn", a name meaning "brown" or "dark". The family were lords of Uí Riagáin (Iregan), in the barony of Tinnahinch in County Laois, and held their lands until the 1600s. The final -e is a typically Irish spelling, while Dunn is more usual in England and Scotland.
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This overview covers the Dunne name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as England, the United States and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Dunne name FAQ
What does the Dunne name mean?
Descendant of Donn, "brown". Common variants include Dunn, Doyne, O'Dunne, Ó Duinn.
Where does the Dunne surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in England, the United States and Australia.
Is there a Dunne coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Dunne crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Dunne coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).