Hylan is used as a family name or surname in Ireland. It is 5 characters long in length.
Lastname Hylan is a variant of the Mulholland. The Irish Mulhollands (formerly Mulhollan) are a branch of the ancient sept of Maclallan in Argyleshire. B.L.G.
A variation of Whelton. One who came from Wheelton, i.e., homestead with a water wheel, in Lancashire.
The Hylan is the variant of Mulholland. Grandson of Maolchallann meaning "chief of the calends".
Hylan is the variation of Hyland. Dweller at the high land or field.
Lastname Hylan is a variation of Heil. Descendant of Heilo, a pet form of names beginning with Heil meaning "salvation or holy," as Heilker and Hailwich.
Lastname Hylan is a variant form of Heilman. The sound or healthy man; descendant of Hellmann, a German Jewish synonym for Samuel meaning "God hath heard"; descendant of Heilman meaning "salvation, man".
The surname Hylan is a variant form of Houlihan. Grandson of little Uallach meaning "proud".
How popular is Hylan?
Despite the fact that the number of Hylan bearers increased by 7.65 per cent in 2010 US census to 197 since 2000, the surname slipped by 119 spots and ranked at 93125. The last name was found in merely 7 per ten million population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.
| Race | 2010 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.83 | 89.07 |
| Asian and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 4.57 | 0 |
| Black | 4.06 | 3.83 |
Hylan Namesakes
- John Francis Hylan, 96th Mayor of New York City, from 1918 to 1925
Hylan Namesakes
- John Francis Hylan, 96th Mayor of New York City, from 1918 to 1925