TheNameDBBoylan
PatronymicMeaning
An Irish surname derived from Gaelic Ó Baoigheallain, referring to descendants of Baoigheallain.
Etymology
The surname stems from the Irish Gaelic Ó Baoigheallain, with Baoigheallain being a personal name of uncertain meaning. The Ó prefix indicates descent from an ancestor, a common pattern in Irish patronymic surnames.
About the Boylan Surname
Boylan is an Irish patronymic surname derived from Gaelic ancestry. The name is particularly associated with Irish communities in Leinster and their diaspora.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland, particularly in Leinster, with significant diaspora communities in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown