TOOLAN
Toolan
The surname Toolan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Tualláin", meaning descendant of Tuallán. The name originated in County Mayo in the province of Connacht in Ireland.
The Toolan family can trace its roots back to ancient Gaelic origins and has a rich history in Ireland. The name is typically found in the west of Ireland, particularly in County Mayo and County Sligo.
Over the years, the Toolan surname has spread beyond Ireland, with descendants of the family emigrating to countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
The Toolan surname is relatively uncommon but holds a deep significance for those who bear it, representing a connection to their Irish heritage and ancestry.
Today, individuals with the surname Toolan can be found across the globe, maintaining their proud Irish roots and contributing to the diverse tapestry of surnames in the English-speaking world.
There are approximately 489 people named Toolan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Toolan.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Liam
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Tom
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Anne
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Cheryl
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Kerry
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia