Show ContentsRolon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Rolon is from that ancient region of France known as Brittany. This particular name is derived from the old Germanic personal name Hrodlant, which is composed of the Old German elements hrod, meaning fame or victory, and lant, meaning land or territory.

Early Origins of the Rolon family

The surname Rolon was first found in Brittany, where the family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Rolon family

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Rolon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rolland, Roland, Rollan, Rolan, Rolend, Rollend, Rollen, Rauland, Raulend, Rolain, Rollain, Raullen, Raullan, Raulan, Rolands, Rollands, Roling and many more.

Early Notables of the Rolon family

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Rolon Ranking

In the United States, the name Rolon is the 6,156th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Rolon family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joseph Rolland, who settled in Louisiana in 1756; Jacques Rolland, aged 18; settled in Louisiana in 1719; John Rolland settled in Virginia in 1653; Francis Roland settled in Virginia in 1656.


Contemporary Notables of the name Rolon (post 1700) +

  • Maximiliano 'Maxi' Brian Rolón (1995-2022), Argentine professional footballer who played as a left winger
  • Marcelo Rolon (b. 1984), Paraguayan footballer
  • Ignacio Rolon (b. 1974), Paraguayan footballer
  • Luis Román Rolon (b. 1968), retired boxer from Puerto Rico
  • General Raimundo Rolon (1903-1981), President of Paraguay
  • Zenón Rolon (1856-1902), Afro Argentine musician and composer


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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