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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Other Forms FormsO' Tolan, Tolan, Toland, Toolin

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".
Added 6/11/2016 by LMS
Edited 4/29/2024 by Mike C