Donahoe is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Art Donahoe, former lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada Eileen Donahoe, appointed by President Barack Obama as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland Emily Donahoe, American actress and producer John Donahoe, American businessman who served as president and CEO of eBay from 2008 to 2015 Jonny Donahoe, British comedian, writer and performer Patrick A. Donahoe, appointed Santa Clara University's 24th president Patrick Donahoe (1811–1901), publisher who founded influential magazines for the Irish Catholic community Patrick R. Donahoe, the 73rd United States Postmaster General, appointed in 2010 Richard Donahoe, Q.C., K.S.G. (1909–2000), Canadian lawyer and politician Terry Donahoe (1944–2005), former Nova Scotia opposition leader, cabinet minister, and MLA Tom Donahoe, senior director of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles