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

Doan may refer to:

People

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American and European surname

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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:

Vietnamese surname

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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:

Given name

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

Other uses

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  • Doan, Alberta, a locality in Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
  • Doan, Down, a 593-metre (1,946 ft) 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.

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