Pollan

Pollan Meaning & Origin

About Pollan
The surname Pollan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Polláin, meaning "descendant of Pollán." The name Pollán itself is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "poll," which means "hole" or "pit." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a hole or pit, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a hollow or depression in the land.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pollan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pollan: 630
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pollan 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 Pollan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P450

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