The O'Dolan Family Name

Behind the O'Dolan surname stands Dolan, an Irish name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way.

O'Dolan simply joins the particle O' to Dolan, a habit common in Irish naming.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Dolan surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the O'Dolan surname pack.