Gaelic sept

Dolan

Ó Dobhailen
Also: O'Dolan

“descendant of Dobhailen”

The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.

Quick answers
Is Dolan an Irish name?

Dolan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Dobhailen.

What does the surname Dolan mean?

Dolan (Irish: Ó Dobhailen) means “descendant of Dobhailen”. Origin: Gaelic sept.

Where in Ireland is the surname Dolan from?

The historic homeland of the Dolan name is Roscommon, Galway, Cavan. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.

What is the Irish for Dolan?

Ó Dobhailen. Related spellings: O'Dolan.

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