O'Nolan Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

The spelling O'Nolan grew out of Nolan, an Irish surname with a long paper trail.

What is the meaning of O'Nolan?

The name is generally explained as “Descendant of Nuallán, "famous”.

How is O'Nolan related to Nolan?

The O' in front of the name is a particle that was often added to Nolan on registers. The same family of names includes Noland and Nowlan.

Does every O'Nolan family have a crest?

There is no single O'Nolan family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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