THE NOLAN FAMILY CREST

FACTS ABOUT THE NOLAN SURNAME

• The surname Nolan is among the 40 commonly used names in Ireland
• It was founded by Gaelic O'nuallain in the 12th century in Carlow
• In pre Norman times O'nuallain means famous or noble
• In the 16th century a large branch of the family bought land in mayo and Galway
• This led to many nolans migratating to those counties

MEANING OF FAMILY CREST

FAMILY MOTTO