About Hoolihan
The surname Hoolihan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó hUallacháin, meaning "descendant of Uallachán." The name Uallachán is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud" or "arrogant." Therefore, the surname Hoolihan is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was proud or haughty.
The surname Hoolihan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Hoolihan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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