MULLAN
Mullan
The surname Mullan is of Gaelic origin, deriving from the Old Gaelic name "O'Maolain", meaning "descendant of Maolain", a personal name derived from the word "maol" which means "bald" or "tonsured". The name Mullan is predominantly found in Ireland and Scotland, particularly in the counties of Tyrone, Donegal, and Antrim.
The Mullan family is known for its strong ties to the Gaelic culture and heritage of Ireland. Over the centuries, the Mullans have been actively involved in various aspects of Irish society, such as farming, trade, and local governance. Many Mullans have also contributed to the arts, academia, and other fields, further enriching the cultural tapestry of the British Isles.
The Mullan surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Mulan, Mullen, and Mullin. The proliferation of these variations is attributed to factors such as regional accents, dialects, and clerical errors in historical documents.
Today, individuals bearing the Mullan surname can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the widespread diaspora of the Irish people. The name continues to be cherished by many as a symbol of their proud Gaelic heritage and ancestral lineage.
There are approximately 2,999 people named Mullan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,994th most common surname in Britain. Around 46 in a million people in Britain are named Mullan.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Mallon
- Maylin
- Millan
- Millane
- Millen
- Milne
- Moollan
- Moulan
- Moulana
- Mouland
- Moulang
- Moulla
- Moylan
- Mula
- Mulan
- Mulane
- Mulaney
- Mulani
- Mulanny
- Mulany
- Mulla
- Mullagh
- Mullah
- Mullam
- Mullancy
- Mulland
- Mullane
- Mullaney
- Mullangi
- Mullaniff
- Mullanny
- Mullans
- Mullany
- Mullar
- Mullay
- Mulleen
- Mulleeney
- Mullen
- Mulleneux
- Mulleny
- Mullgan
- Mullian
- Mullin
- Mullinay
- Mullins
- Mylan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.