DOLAN
Dolan
Dolan is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Dobhailen, meaning "descendant of Dobhailen". The name is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the County Monaghan region. However, it has also spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.
The Dolan surname is believed to have originated from the Gaelic personal name "Dobhailen", which means "unlucky" or "unfortunate". Over time, the name evolved to become Dolan, and individuals bearing this surname can be found across various countries due to historical migrations and the Irish diaspora.
The Dolan family name has a rich history and is associated with various notable individuals, including artists, musicians, and sportspeople. The name has also been featured in literature and popular culture, further contributing to its recognition and prominence.
In contemporary society, the Dolan surname continues to be a part of the cultural tapestry of the British Isles, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Irish ancestry and heritage.
There are approximately 10,060 people named Dolan in the UK. That makes it the 919th most common surname in Britain. Around 154 in a million people in Britain are named Dolan.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Dilan
- Dillan
- Dillane
- Dola
- Dilane
- Odlan
- Dolana
- Dolane
- Dahlan
- Dahlen
- Dahlin
- Dailon
- Dalan
- Dalani
- Dalen
- Dalena
- Dalien
- Dalin
- Dallain
- Dallan
- Dallen
- Dallin
- Dallon
- Dallyn
- Dalon
- Dawlen
- Dawlin
- Daylan
- Daylin
- Dealon
- Deelan
- Deelen
- Delain
- Delaine
- Delan
- Delana
- Delane
- Delani
- Delanie
- Delano
- Delanoe
- Delanoue
- Delaune
- Delean
- Deleane
- Deleanu
- Delen
- Delena
- Delien
- Delin
- Deline
- Delion
- Dellan
- Dellani
- Dellanna
- Dellanno
- Dellano
- Dellen
- Dellin
- Dellion
- Delllano
- Dellon
- Delon
- Delone
- Deluna
- Deolin
- Dilena
- Dileone
- Dilion
- Dilleen
- Dillen
- Dillian
- Dillien
- Dillin
- Dillion
- Dillon
- Dilon
- Dolak
- Dolam
- Doland
- Dolaney
- Dolar
- Dolas
- Dolay
- Doldan
- Dolea
- Dolen
- Dolenz
- Dolhan
- Dolin
- Dolina
- Dolla
- Dollan
- Dolland
- Dollani
- Dollans
- Dollas
- Dollay
- Dollen
- Dollin
- Dollino
- Dollon
- Dolman
- Dolna
- Dolohan
- Dolon
- Doltan
- Dolun
- Dolwani
- Doolan
- Doolen
- Doolin
- Doulan
- Doulin
- Doulon
- Dowla
- Dowlan
- Dowland
- Dowlen
- Dowlin
- Dowline
- Dowling
- Dulan
- Dulane
- Dulian
- Dulien
- Dulin
- Dullan
- Dullen
- Dullin
- Dullon
- Dulon
- Dylan
- Dyllen
- Dylon
- Taillon
- Talan
- Talen
- Talian
- Taliana
- Taliani
- Talin
- Talion
- Tallan
- Tallen
- Tallin
- Tallini
- Tallon
- Tallyn
- Talon
- Talone
- Talyn
- Taylan
- Taylon
- Teelan
- Telan
- Telen
- Tellan
- Tellen
- Tellon
- Tellyn
- Teulon
- Tilan
- Tilin
- Tillan
- Tillen
- Tillin
- Tillion
- Tolaini
- Tolan
- Tolani
- Tolen
- Tolian
- Tolin
- Tolino
- Tollan
- Tollein
- Tollen
- Tollin
- Tollon
- Tolnai
- Tolon
- Toolan
- Toolen
- Toolin
- Toulan
- Toulen
- Toulin
- Toulon
- Towlan
- Towlen
- Towlin
- Tuiline
- Tulin
- Tulino
- Tullan
- Tullen
- Tullin
- Tullon
- Doleman
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