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- Nolan - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Nolan
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: Irish
Anglicized from Irish Ó Nualláin (literally “descendant of Nuallán”), diminutive of nuall (“chariot-fighter, champion”).
Etymology: Wiktionary (CC-BY-SA)
Name Variants & Related
Popularity by Country
Nolan
Rank #705
Frequency
44,421 people (16.47 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 88.58% Hispanic 2.02% Black 7.24% Asian/PI 0.41% Native Am. 0.52% Two+ 1.23%
Nolan
Rank #786
Frequency
0.03% of population
Popularity Over Time (Scotland)
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