Last Name ODONNELL

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Meaning The descendants of Donal, an ancient Irish family, who trace their descent through Donal to 'Niallus Magnus,' the ancestor of the O'Neills, known as 'Nial Niagallach,' Nial of the nine hostages. The O'Donnells ruled the territory of Tirconnell, for thirteen generations.
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Origin Irish, Jewish

Rank 728 (2000 US census) 875 (1990 US census)
Count 42,802 (2000 US census)

Race / ethnic distribution

The 2000 US Census claims that
  • 96.46%, or 41287 total occurrences, of those with this family name identified themselves as being white,
  • 0.38%, or 163 total occurrences, as black,
  • 0.47%, or 201 total occurrences, as Asian and Pacific Islander,
  • 0.18%, or 77 total occurrences, as American Indian and Native Alaskan,
  • 1.01%, or 432 total occurrences, as two or more races, and
  • 1.51%, or 646 total occurrences, as Hispanic ethnic origin.


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