Nolan surname: meaning and origin
Nolan means descendant of Nuallán, a name of uncertain meaning. It is a native Gaelic Irish family from Carlow, Wicklow and Wexford.
| Irish form | Ó Nualláin |
|---|---|
| Meaning | descendant of Nuallán, a name of uncertain meaning |
| Home region | Carlow, Wicklow and Wexford (Leinster) |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Variants | Noonan |
History of the Nolan name
The Nolans were chiefs of Forth in County Carlow. In the south-west the same Irish name may be anglicised as Nolan or Noonan.
More surnames from Leinster
- BrennanÓ Braonáin · descendant of Braonán
- ByrneÓ Broin · descendant of Bran
- O'CarrollÓ Cearbhaill · descendant of Cearbhall
- CullenÓ Cuilinn · descendant of Cuilean
- DoyleÓ Dubhghaill · dark foreigner
- DunneÓ Duinn · descendant of Donn
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Nolan mean?
Nolan (Irish: Ó Nualláin) means descendant of Nuallán, a name of uncertain meaning.
What is the Irish spelling of Nolan?
The Irish-language form of Nolan is Ó Nualláin.
Where is the surname Nolan from?
Nolan is a native Gaelic Irish family, associated with Carlow, Wicklow and Wexford in Leinster.
What are other spellings of Nolan?
Related spellings and forms include Noonan.