Mullan
“descendant of Maolán, 'the tonsured one'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Mullan an Irish name?
Mullan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Maoláin.
What does the surname Mullan mean?
Mullan (Irish: Ó Maoláin) means “descendant of Maolán, 'the tonsured one'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Mullan from?
The historic homeland of the Mullan name is Derry / Londonderry, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Mullan?
Ó Maoláin. Related spellings: Mullen, Mullins, MacMullan.
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