Carolan
“descendant of Cearbhallán, 'little Cearbhall'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Carolan an Irish name?
Carolan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Cearbhalláin.
What does the surname Carolan mean?
Carolan (Irish: Ó Cearbhalláin) means “descendant of Cearbhallán, 'little Cearbhall'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Carolan from?
The historic homeland of the Carolan name is Cavan, Monaghan, Tyrone, Donegal. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Carolan?
Ó Cearbhalláin. Related spellings: O'Carolan, Carrolan.
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