About Folan
The surname Folan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Faoláin, meaning "descendant of Faolán." The name Faolán is a diminutive form of the word "faol," which translates to "wolf" in English. Therefore, the surname Folan is associated with the characteristics and symbolism of the wolf, such as strength, loyalty, and cunning.
The surname Folan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Folan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Folan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Folan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.