Rolan
Rolan Meaning & Origin
About Rolan
The surname Rolan is of French origin and is derived from the given name Roland. The name Roland itself has Germanic roots and means "famous land" or "renowned in the land." It was a popular name during the Middle Ages and was associated with bravery and strength. As a surname, Rolan likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Roland. Today, individuals with the surname Rolan can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in French-speaking regions.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Rolan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Rolan: 651
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 34707
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.22
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rolan 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 Rolan is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Rolan in Braille
Here's how to represent Rolan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Rolan using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Rolan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
