TOLAN
Tolan
Tolan is a surname of British and Irish origin. The etymology of the name is derived from the Old Gaelic name O'Tuathalain, meaning "descendant of Tuathalain," where 'O' denotes "descendant of" in Gaelic.
The Tolan surname is primarily found in regions with strong Celtic and Gaelic influence, such as Ireland and Scotland. However, it has also been documented among families with English heritage.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Tolan include figures from various fields, such as sports, politics, and the arts. The surname has contributed to the diverse tapestry of British heritage.
Over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation have emerged, leading to different iterations of the surname, including but not limited to "Tolland," "Tolin," and "Toleyn."
The Tolan surname holds historical significance in the British Isles and continues to be a cherished part of British heritage to this day.
There are approximately 620 people named Tolan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Tolan.
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
- David
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Anita
- Catherine
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Monique
- Natalie
- Sarah
- Susan
- Veronica
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.