Doan
# Doan

Doan is a surname commonly found in North America, Europe, and Vietnam.

## American and European surname

In North America and Europe, the surname "Doan" is a variation of Done, Donn, Donne, Doane, and Doune, among others. Notable people from North America and Europe with the surname "Doan" include:

* Catriona Le May Doan (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
* Ebenezer Doan (1772–1866), Canadian architect
* Jack Doan (born 1972), American wrestling referee
* Jenny Doan, founder of the Missouri Star Quilting Company in Hamilton, Missouri
* Joshua Gwillen Doan (1811–1839), Canadian farmer and tanner
* Lurita Doan (born 1958), American politician and businesswoman
* Shane Doan (born 1976), Canadian professional ice hockey player
* Walt Doan (1887–1935), American baseball player
* William Doan (1792–1847), American politician
* Doan Outlaws, an outlaw gang active in Bucks County, Pennsylvania during the American Revolution

## 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, a poet, honorary title, Ministry of Public Works, under Emperor Lý Nhân Tông (1072–1128)
* Đoàn Thượng (1184–1228), a general under the Ly dynasty
* Đoàn Nhữ Hài (1280–1335), a general, honorary title under three generations of the Tran dynasty
* Đoàn Xuân Lôi, a valedictorian in National Examination (1384) hosted by King father Trần Nghệ Tông
* Đoàn Công Uẩn, a great general under the Le dynasty
* Đoàn Nhân Công, a second valedictorian in National Examination (1448) hosted by King Lê Nhân Tông
* Đoàn Thị Điểm (1705–1748), the classical-Annamese female poet under the Le dynasty,
* Đoàn Tử Quang (1818–1928), compelled by his mom to take and pass the National Examination at age 80 (1900) under the Nguyen dynasty
* Đoàn Đình Niêu, Vietnamese poet
* Đoàn Như Khuê, Vietnamese poet
* Đoàn Giỏi, Vietnamese writer
* Võ Phiến official name Đoàn Thế Nhơn, Vietnamese writer
* Đoàn Nguyên Đức, businessman, chairman of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group

## Other

* Doan, Alberta, locality in Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
* Ritsu Doan (born 1998), Japanese footballer
* Doan, Down, a 593 m peak in the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland
* Doan Brook, a river in Northeastern Ohio.
