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Rolin is a surname of French origin. In historical records it is most commonly found in France and among Francophone communities. Surnames like Rolin are often derived from personal names or place-based origins, though the precise etymology can vary by family.

Notable individuals with the name include Nicolas Rolin (c. 1376–1462), a prominent French statesman who served as chancellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. He is best known for founding the Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune) in 1443, a charitable hospital in Beaune, Burgundy, which has become a landmark of the region and a major wine auction venue.

Beyond this, the surname Rolin has appeared in various contexts over the centuries, including references in politics, culture, and local history. In many cases, places or institutions bearing the name are associated with families that carried the surname, particularly in Burgundy and other French-speaking areas. As with many surnames, the modern presence of Rolin spans a range of individuals and local uses, rather than a single, unified historical thread.