Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Other Forms FormsO'Tolan, O'Twolan, Toland, Toolan, Tollin, O'Toole
Meaning & History
The meaning of the name is unclear, but it seems to derive from the pre 13th century Gaelic O' Tuathalain suggesting that it was probably religious and may translate as "The male descendant of the follower of the lord".