Barry-Doyle

Meaning

Combined surname merging Barry (descendant of Barra) with Doyle (descendant of Dubhghaill).

Etymology

Barry derives from the Irish 'Ó Bearraigh' meaning descendant of Barra. Doyle comes from 'Ó Dubhghaill' meaning descendant of Dubhghaill (dark foreigner). The hyphenated form represents a merger of two Irish families.

About the Barry-Doyle Surname

A modern hyphenated surname combining two prominent Irish patronymic lines. Such compounds typically arose from family mergers or marriages between established families.

Distribution

Found primarily in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Uncommon; primarily a modern family name combination

People with the Barry-Doyle Surname