Rowlan
Rowlan (/ˈroʊlɔːn/ ROW-lawn) is an Irish Surname and the anglicized version of the name Ó Rothlain English /oʊ ˈroʊlɔːn/. It, therefore, shares a link with the surnames Rowland, Rowlands, Rollan, Rollin, Rolan, Roland and Rowley.[1][2]
Rowlan Families in the world
New Zealand
Canterbury
- Alister Rowlan of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand is a championship sailer. He is noted for winning the bronze medal in the 2007 World Sailing Championship for Flying Fifteens,[3] as well as many other awards.
United States of America
Oklahoma
During the Irish diaspora several members of the Rowlan family from County Mayo, Ireland immigrated to the United States as a direct result of the Potato Famine. They eventually settled in Oklahoma Territory during the Land Run.
- Nathanael Keith 'Nate' Rowlan (born 29 November 1978 in Oklahoma City) is the former Head Coach of University of Central Oklahoma Rugby Football Club (2007–2009).[4]
See also
References
- ↑ O'Hart, John. ''Irish pedigrees: or, The origin and stem of the Irish nation, Volume 2''. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
- ↑ ''Irish Archaeological Society, Dublin, Volume 2''. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
- ↑ "Flying Fifteen Worlds - The full story". Sail-World.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
- ↑ Wescott, Chris. The Vista
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