About Carolan
The surname Carolan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cearbhalláin, meaning "descendant of Cearbhallán." The name Cearbhallán is a diminutive form of the personal name Cearbhall, which translates to "hacking" or "hacker." It is believed that the name originally referred to a skilled warrior or a person who excelled in battle. Over time, the surname Carolan has become associated with various Irish families and is often found in counties such as Roscommon and Longford.
The surname Carolan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carolan 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 Carolan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Carolan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Carolan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.