Doan is a surname commonly found in North America, Europe, and Vietnam. Doan may refer to:

People

American and European surname

In North America and Europe, the surname "Doan" is a variation of Done,

Donn In Irish mythology, Donn ("the dark one", from ) is an ancestor of the Gaels and is believed to have been a god of the dead. Donn is said to dwell in Tech Duinn (the "house of Donn" or "house of the dark one"), where the souls of the dead gathe ...

, Donne, Doane, and

Doune Doune (; from Scottish Gaelic: , meaning 'the fort') is a burgh within Perthshire. The town is administered by Stirling Council. Doune is assigned Falkirk postcodes starting "FK". The village lies within the parish of Kilmadock and mainly with ...

, among others. Notable people from North America and Europe with the surname "Doan" include: * The Doan Outlaws, an outlaw gang active in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolution *

Catriona Le May Doan Catriona Ann Le May Doan, (born December 23, 1970) is a retired Canadian speed skater and a double Olympic champion in the 500 m. She served as the chef de mission for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Career Speed skat ...

(born 1970), Canadian speed skater * Christine Doan (born 1949), former Michigan-born Australian equestrian, sustainability advocate and technology entrepreneur * Daniel Doan (1914–1993), American writer *

Dianne Doan Dianne Doan (born September 8, 1990) is a Canadian actress. She is known for portraying Kora in season 7 of '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' and as the character of Mai Ling in Cinemax's ''Warrior''. Early life Doan was born and raised in Abb ...

(born 1980), Canadian actress *

Ebenezer Doan Ebenezer Doan, Jr. (1772–1866) was the Master Builder or architect-contractor in charge of designing and building the Sharon Temple, a National Historic Site of Canada. Doan was a highly accomplished builder, as evidenced by the creative techniq ...

(1772–1866), Canadian architect * Fletcher Morris Doan (1846–1924), American jurist *

Helen Doan Helen McKinnon Doan (née Donaldson; 18 September 1911 – 18 April 2024) was a Canadian supercentenarian. Biography Helen Doan spent her childhood in Temiskaming Shores. Doan remembered collecting money for the soldiers during the First World ...

(1911–2024), Canadian supercentenarian *

Jack Doan Jack Daniel Doan (born June 12, 1972) is an American veteran professional wrestling Referee (professional wrestling), referee who worked with WWE from 1991 to 2013. Career Doan joined WWE in October 1991 as a truck driver. From there, he took ro ...

(born 1972), American wrestling referee * Jenny Doan, founder of the Missouri Star Quilting Company in Hamilton, Missouri *

John Doan John Doan (born May 16, 1951) is an American guitarist and composer. Background Doan grew up in Venice, California, and at the age of eleven began playing the guitar, first a 12-string, and later a double-neck electric in a rock band. Later, w ...

(born 1951), American guitarist and compose * Josh Doan (born 2002), American ice hockey player *

Joshua Gwillen Doan Joshua Gwillen Doan (1811 – February 6, 1839) was a farmer and tanner who participated in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. He was born in the Sugar Loaf area (now within Port Colborne) of the Niagara District in 1811 to a family of Quakers wh ...

(1811–1839), Canadian farmer and tanner * Lurita Doan (born 1958), American politician and businesswoman * Martha Doan (1872–1960), American chemist * Paulette Doan, Canadian ice dancer *

Robert E. Doan Robert Eachus Doan (July 23, 1831 – February 24, 1919) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1891 to 1893. Biography Born near Wilmington, Ohio, Doan attended common schools ther ...

(1831–1919), American lawyer and politician in Ohio *

Shane Doan Shane Albert Doan (born October 10, 1976) is a Canadian ice hockey executive and former player currently serving as an assistant to Brad Treliving for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Doan List of NHL players who spe ...

(born 1976), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

Steven Doan Steven Douglas Doan (born October 14, 1986) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member in the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 69th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current te ...

(born 1986), American attorney and politician in Kentucky *

Trish Doan Trisha Jaimee Doan (; May 9, 1985 – February 11, 2017) was a Korean-Canadian musician, photographer and television producer, best known for her tenure as the bass guitarist for the Canadian heavy metal band Kittie. Early life and career ( ...

(1985–2017), Korean-Canadian musician *

Walt Doan Walter Rudolph Doan (March 12, 1887 – October 19, 1935) was a professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Naps during parts of the 1909 and 1910 seasons. In his career, Doan pitched 22.2 innings and posted a 5.56 ERA An era is a span o ...

(1887–1935), American baseball player *

William Doan William Doan (April 4, 1792 – June 22, 1847) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio for two terms from 1839 to 1843. Biography Born in the District of Maine (then a part of the state of Massachusetts Massachusetts ( ; ), officially ...

(1792–1847), American politician

Vietnamese surname

In Vietnam, the surname "Doan" was historically associated with an elegant and powerful tribe/family/group. In Ancient Vietnam, Doan was reserved for prestigious members of society who were responsible for protecting the nation, such as royal guards and military generals. Today, the word "Doan" is added before the names of groups and organizations to imply great power and influence. Notable people from Vietnam with the surname "Doan" include: *

Đoàn Văn Khâm Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the North ...

, a poet, honorary title, Ministry of Public Works, under Emperor

Lý Nhân Tông Lý Nhân Tông (22 February 1066 – 15 January 1128), personal name Lý Càn Đức, temple name Nhân Tông was the fourth emperor of the Lý dynasty, ruling the empire of Đại Việt from 1072 until his death in 1128. Succeeding his fat ...

(1072–1128) *

Đoàn Thượng Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the North ...

(1184–1228), a general under the

Ly dynasty LY or ly may refer to: Government and politics * Libya (ISO 3166-1 country code LY) * Lý dynasty, a Vietnamese dynasty * Labour Youth of Ireland * Legislative Yuan, the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Science and tech ...

Đoàn Nhữ Hài Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the North ...

(1280–1335), a general, honorary title under three generations of the

Tran dynasty Tran may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Tran'' (novel), a novel in the ''Janissaries'' series named for a fictional planet * '' Dr. Tran'', an animated miniseries People * Trần (陳), a Vietnamese surname, including a list of people na ...

Đoàn Xuân Lôi Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the North ...

, a valedictorian in National Examination (1384) hosted by King father

Trần Nghệ Tông Trần Nghệ Tông ( vi-hantu, 陳藝宗, 20 December 1321 – 6 January 1395), given name Trần Phủ (陳暊), was the eighth emperor of the Trần dynasty who ruled Vietnam from 1370 to 1372. Biography As prince Nghệ Tông was born in 132 ...

* Đoàn Công Uẩn, a great general under the Le dynasty *

Đoàn Nhân Công Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the North ...

, a second valedictorian in National Examination (1448) hosted by King

Lê Nhân Tông Lê Nhân Tông (黎仁宗, 28 May 1441 – 25 October 1459), birth name Lê Bang Cơ (黎邦基) in Vietnam was the third king of the Later Lê dynasty from 1453 until his murder in a coup in 1459. He was a grandson of the Emperor Lê Lợi. Du ...

Đoàn Thị Điểm Đoàn Thị Điểm ( vi-hantu, 段氏點, 1705 - 1748), courtesy name Thụy Châu (瑞珠), pseudonym Mai Khuê (梅閨) or Rosy Clouds Lady (紅霞女士), was the classical-Vietnamese female poet. Biography Đoàn Thị Điểm was born in 17 ...

(1705–1748), the classical-Annamese female poet under the Le dynasty, *

Đoàn Tử Quang Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the North ...

(1818–1928), compelled by his mom to take and pass the National Examination at age 80 (1900) under the

Nguyen dynasty Nguyễn (阮) (sometimes abbreviated as Ng̃) is the most common surname of the Vietnamese people. Outside of Vietnam, the surname is commonly rendered without diacritics as ''Nguyen''. By some estimates 30 to 39 percent of Vietnamese peopl ...

Đoàn Đình Niêu Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the Northe ...

, Vietnamese poet * Đoàn Như Khuê, Vietnamese poet *

Đoàn Giỏi Duan () is an East Asian surname of Chinese origin that can be found in China, Vietnam and Korea. Notable people Mainland China * Duan Sui (died 386), a ruler of the Xianbei state Western Yan * Duan Ye (died 401), the first king of the North ...

, Vietnamese writer *

Võ Phiến Võ Phiến (October 20, 1925 – September 28, 2015) was a Vietnamese archivist, editor and author of short stories, novels, essays, poems, and literary criticism. An influential writer in the Vietnamese diaspora, Phiến’s writings deal with th ...

official name Đoàn Thế Nhơn, Vietnamese writer * Đoàn Nguyên Đức, businessman, chairman of

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL Group; ), registered as Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company (), less formally known by its trading name Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL), is a diversified company headquartered in Pleiku, Vietnam. From a small furniture p ...

Given name

* Doan Bui, French journalist * Doan Hoang (born 1972), Vietnamese-American documentary film director and producer * Doan Ogden (1908–1989), American landscape architect

Other uses

* Doan, Alberta, a locality in Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada * Doan, Down, a peak in the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland * Doan Brook, a river in Northeastern Ohio, U.S. * Doan House, a historic residence in the city of Wilmington, Ohio, U.S.

People

American and European surname

Vietnamese surname

Given name

Other uses

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