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There are approximately 3,789 people named Ohara in the UK. That makes it the 2,697th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 60 are named Ohara.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Ireland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From name of parent

Related and similar surnames

Oahara
O'Hara
O'Haraa
O'Heara
O'Haray
O'Hera
O'Hira
O'Hora
O'Harea
O'Herra
O'Harra
O'Horay
Ohaer
O'Harao
Oaher
Oahair
O'Harrra
Oehara
O'Heaghra
Ohaeri

The Ohara surname in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

OHARA. A noble sept dating back at least to the year 1023, when the death of Donagh O'llara is recorded by the Four Masters. Their territory comprised the present barony of Leney, with parts of those of Costello and Gallan. D'Alton.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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