TheNameDBHYLAN
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Haoileán, an Irish personal name.
Etymology
Derived from the Irish 'Ó hAoileáin' meaning descendant of Haoileán. The surname underwent anglicization from its original Irish form during English colonial rule.
About the HYLAN Surname
This surname represents an anglicized form of an Irish patronymic. It became more common in America through Irish immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Distribution
Found in Ireland and among Irish immigrant populations in North America and other countries.
Notable Bearers
John F. Hylan (Mayor of New York City)