There are
564
Toolans in the USA
Toolan is the
39052nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Toolan

JohnToolan

General John R. Toolan Jr. is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the commander of Marine Forces Command from 2014 to 2016.

KevinToolan

Kevin Toolan is an American theater director and producer. He is the former producing artistic director of the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas.

JamesToolan

James Toolan is an Irish rugby union player who captained Young Munster and played for Munster in the 1980s and 1990s.

JudyToolan

Judy Toolin is an American mathematician who specializes in mathematics education, particularly in using technology for teaching and learning mathematics.

PatrickToolan

Patrick Toolan was a British Roman Catholic priest and scholar known for his extensive writings on theology and spirituality.

PhillipToolan

Sir Phillip Toolan is a British diplomat and former ambassador. He served as the British High Commissioner to Namibia from 1997 to 2001.

MaggieToolan

Maggie Toolan is a British actress known for her work in film, television, and stage productions.

PeterToolan

Peter Toolan is an English rugby league player who played for the Wigan Warriors and represented the England national team.

KateToolan

Kate Toolan is an American politician who served as the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota from 1990 to 1994.

ThomasToolan

Thomas Toolan is an American executive and business leader who has held positions in various industries, including telecommunications and manufacturing.

Toolan Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Toolan' is of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Tuathail, which means 'descendant of Tuathal.' Tuathal was an ancient Irish given name meaning 'ruler of the people.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Toolan' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the province of Connacht. There are also smaller concentrations of the name in the United States, particularly in states with large Irish-American populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Toolan' include 'Tolan', 'Toller', 'Tollett', 'Tolly', 'Toulon', 'Tohill', 'Tyndall', 'Kyndall', and 'Tuck'.
Migration and ImmigrationMany people with the surname 'Toolan' migrated from Ireland to the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily due to the Great Famine and economic opportunities in America. Today, there is also some immigration of individuals with the surname 'Toolan' from Ireland to other countries for various reasons, such as work or education.