Like the previus message of mine.I have been asked about the difference Nolan vs Nowlan many times when growing up.In Lawrence,Massachusetts.I never paid attention to it until now. Does anyone on the list now if there is actually a difference,that might be noticeable.like is there actually different origins.There are some Nolan family from France.possibly William the Conqueror.as Cambro-Norman names do appear in Ireland.Is Nolan one of them.This would explain why my grandfather was tall and lanky.with dark hair.The normans were actually mixed with Viking.Grand Father was a bare nuckle prize fighter.My father also was a boxer. long arms,big hands that had strong flat ends. "Hammer fisted." keep on-keeping on-never quit. Roger