TheNameDBHoulehan
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Irish Ó hUallacháin, meaning 'descendant of Uallachán' (a personal name).
Etymology
The surname comes from the Irish patronymic prefix 'Ó' combined with the personal name Uallachán, which may derive from 'uallach' meaning 'proud' or 'vain'. The anglicized form Houlehan represents a phonetic adaptation of the Irish original.
About the Houlehan Surname
Houlehan is an Irish patronymic surname derived from the personal name Uallachán. It is a variant of the more common Houlihan spelling.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland, particularly in Connacht and Munster regions, with diaspora communities in North America.