Summary

The surname Nolan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Nualláin, meaning 'descendant of Nuallán'. The Nualláin clan originally belonged to County Carlow in Ireland. The surname has a rich history and is associated with several notable individuals.
There are
46054
Nolans in the USA
Nolan is the
754th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Nolan

ChristopherNolan

Christopher Nolan is a British-American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work on films such as 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, 'Inception,' and 'Dunkirk.'

EdwardNorton

Edward Norton is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as 'Fight Club,' 'American History X,' and 'Birdman.'

O'SheaJackson

O'Shea Jackson Jr. is an American actor and rapper known for his portrayal of his father Ice Cube in the biographical film 'Straight Outta Compton.'

NolanNorth

Nolan North is an American actor and voice actor known for his prolific voiceover work in video games, including the characters Nathan Drake in the 'Uncharted' series and Desmond Miles in the 'Assassin's Creed' series.

NolanRyan

Nolan Ryan is a former American professional baseball player and hall of fame pitcher, known for his record-breaking career, including his 7 no-hitters.

JimmyFallon

Jimmy Fallon is an American comedian, actor, and television host known for hosting 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and his time as a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live.'

NolanGould

Nolan Gould is an American actor known for his role as Luke Dunphy on the television sitcom 'Modern Family.'

GrahamNorton

Graham Norton is an Irish television and radio presenter, comedian, and author known for hosting 'The Graham Norton Show' and his witty, irreverent style.

NolanBushnell

Nolan Bushnell is an American engineer and entrepreneur who founded Atari, Inc. and was a pioneer in the video game industry.

NoelGallagher

Noel Gallagher is an English musician, singer, and songwriter known for being the primary songwriter and lead guitarist of the rock band Oasis.

Nolan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Nolan' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Nualláin,' meaning 'descendant of Nuallán.' It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Nuallán.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Nolan' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Carlow, County Tipperary, and County Wexford. It is also found in significant numbers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Nolan' include 'Noland,' 'Nolen,' 'Nowlan,' and 'Nowland.' Other less common variations include 'Nolane,' 'Nolin,' and 'Nolene.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Nolan' has been carried by Irish immigrants to various countries, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, during periods of Irish emigration.