There are
1948
Tolans in the USA
Tolan is the
15140th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Tolan

MichaelTolan

Michael Tolan was an American actor best known for his role as Professor Samuel Conway on the TV series 'The Twilight Zone.'

LiamTolan

Liam Tolan is a musician and composer known for his work in the Irish folk music scene.

CaitlinTolan

Caitlin Tolan is a young environmental activist who gained recognition for her efforts in raising awareness about climate change.

BrianTolan

Brian Tolan is an Irish historian specializing in medieval history and the author of several books on the subject.

SaraTolaney

Sara Tolaney is an oncologist and researcher known for her work in breast cancer treatment and precision medicine.

DanielTolan

Daniel Tolan is an Australian sprinter who won a gold medal in the 4x100 meters relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

PatrickTolan

Patrick Tolan is a clinical psychologist and professor known for his research on youth violence prevention and intervention.

EmilyTolan

Emily Tolan is an Australian actress known for her roles in television shows like 'Neighbours' and 'Winners & Losers.'

KevinTolan

Kevin Tolan is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings.

SiobhanTolan

Siobhan Tolan is an Irish poet and writer known for her introspective and evocative poetry.

Tolan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Tolan' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Tuathail, meaning 'descendant of Tuathal.' Tuathal was a common given name in ancient Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Tolan' has a strong presence in Ireland, especially in counties Mayo, Sligo, and Galway. It is also found among Irish diaspora communities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Tolan' include 'Toland,' 'Tolen,' 'Toland,' 'Tolane,' 'Talon,' 'Tollan,' 'Thollon,' 'Talen,' and 'Tolanovsky.'
Migration and ImmigrationIrish immigrants carrying the surname 'Tolan' arrived in significant numbers in the United States during the Irish diaspora of the 19th and early 20th centuries.