O'Carroll surname: meaning and origin
O'Carroll means descendant of Cearbhall, a name of uncertain meaning. It is a native Gaelic Irish family from Offaly (Ely), Louth and Tipperary.
| Irish form | Ó Cearbhaill |
|---|---|
| Meaning | descendant of Cearbhall, a name of uncertain meaning |
| Home region | Offaly (Ely), Louth and Tipperary (Leinster) |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Variants | Carroll, Carrol |
History of the O'Carroll name
There were several O'Carroll lordships, in Ely (Offaly and Tipperary), Oriel (Louth) and Ossory. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the American Declaration of Independence, was of this family.
More surnames from Leinster
- BrennanÓ Braonáin · descendant of Braonán
- ByrneÓ Broin · descendant of Bran
- CullenÓ Cuilinn · descendant of Cuilean
- DoyleÓ Dubhghaill · dark foreigner
- DunneÓ Duinn · descendant of Donn
- O'FarrellÓ Fearghail · descendant of Fearghal
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname O'Carroll mean?
O'Carroll (Irish: Ó Cearbhaill) means descendant of Cearbhall, a name of uncertain meaning.
What is the Irish spelling of O'Carroll?
The Irish-language form of O'Carroll is Ó Cearbhaill.
Where is the surname O'Carroll from?
O'Carroll is a native Gaelic Irish family, associated with Offaly (Ely), Louth and Tipperary in Leinster.
What are other spellings of O'Carroll?
Related spellings and forms include Carroll, Carrol.