About Bolan
The surname Bolan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bó" meaning "cow" and the diminutive suffix "-án" meaning "little." Therefore, the surname Bolan is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with cows or had a cow-like appearance or behavior. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in Ireland and the United States.
The surname Bolan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bolan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bolan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bolan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bolan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.