Holahan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThere are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Holahan originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hUallachain, which is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud." 1 Early Origins of the Holahan familyThe surname Holahan was first found in Thomond (Irish: Tuadh Mumhan), literally North Thomond, the pre-Norman Kingdom of Thomond, since divided between counties Limerick, Tipperary and Clare, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Holahan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Holahan research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Holahan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holahan Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of the surname Holahan can be found in the archives. One reason for these variations is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. The different spellings that were found include Holohan, O'Holohan, Mulholland, Highland, Hoolohan, Houlihan, Hooligan, Whelton, Oulihan, Oulahen, Whoolahan and many more. Early Notables of the Holahan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Holahan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holahan RankingIn the United States, the name Holahan is the 18,177th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
A great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the Holahan name: Holahan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Holahan Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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