Caroll

Descriptive

Meaning

A person with curly or wavy hair, or derived from the Irish personal name Cearbhall.

Etymology

From Irish 'Cearbhall' or from Old English/Norman 'carol', meaning to curl or from Latin 'carolus' (man). The surname may have both Irish and English origins.

About the Caroll Surname

A surname of Irish or English origin, possibly descriptive of physical appearance or derived from personal names. The name is common in Irish-American communities.

Distribution

Found in Ireland and England, with significant presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Caroll Surname

B.F. Caroll

Governor