Carroll is an Irish surname coming from the Gaelic Ó Cearbhaill and Cearbhall, meaning "fierce in battle".[1] Other equivalent forms of spelling the surname include Carrol, Caroll and Carol.

Carroll
Origin
Language(s)Irish
Meaning"fierce in battle"
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant form(s)Ó Cearbhaill, Cearbhall

Notable people with the surname include:

  • Ownie Carroll (1902–1975), American baseball player and college coach

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Grenham, John (1994). The Little Book of Irish Clans. Dublin, Ireland: John Hinde. p. 14. ISBN 0-7858-0083-2.