Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Dunne

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Brown

      Variations

      Duane, Donnel, Dunn
      The name Dunne, deriving from the English language, is primarily associated with the color brown. Over centuries, the name has evolved and dispersed, becoming emblematic of both historical and contemporary contexts. Its origins can be traced back to medieval England, during which names based on personal characteristics or occupations began to emerge. The name Dunne, signifying the color brown, likely originated as a descriptor for individuals with dark hair or a tanned complexion. As society progressed, names became widespread, and Dunne became established as a distinct family name.

      Throughout history, the name Dunne has left its mark on various notable individuals and events. In medieval times, it is likely that Dunne was predominantly used by those residing in England. Over time, some Dunne families migrated to other regions, such as Ireland, where the name has become particularly prevalent. Today, the name Dunne can be found among communities of Irish descent in Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, among other countries. Modern-day usage of the name Dunne extends beyond its initial connotation of brown, as it acts as a significant familial identifier and can evoke a sense of heritage and shared history among individuals bearing this name.

      Based on our records...

      Dunne

      Dunne

      This is the most common surname associated with Dunne.
      May

      May

      This is the most common name of those married to a Dunne.
      Maria

      Maria

      This is the most common name for a child of a Dunne.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1810 is when there were the most people born with the first name Dunne.

      Explore the origins of another name.