How common is the Caroll surname?

There are approximately 100,000 people with the surname Caroll in the United States.

Are there Caroll soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 121 soldiers with the Caroll surname appear in Civil War records.

Caroll

Q: What does the surname Caroll mean?

The surname Caroll means "A person with curly or wavy hair, or derived from the Irish personal name Cearbhall.". It is of Irish, English origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 100,000 bearers in the United States #391 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Caroll Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Caroll Surname

B.F. Caroll

Governor

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish, English
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 100,000

War Records

121 soldiers with the Caroll surname found in Civil War records.

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