Dunne

Meaning

Descendant of Donn, meaning brown or dark-haired.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Ó Duinn, from the personal name Donn. The surname is associated with County Laois and the Midlands region.

About the Dunne Surname

Dunne is a Leinster surname with medieval roots in the Midlands of Ireland. The name has become increasingly common and is well-represented in modern Irish society.

Distribution

Found throughout Ireland with concentrations in the Midlands, particularly in County Laois and County Carlow.

People with the Dunne Surname