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