Guilfoyle
“son of the servant of St Paul”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Guilfoyle an Irish name?
Guilfoyle is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Giolla Phóil.
What does the surname Guilfoyle mean?
Guilfoyle (Irish: Mac Giolla Phóil) means “son of the servant of St Paul”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Guilfoyle from?
The historic homeland of the Guilfoyle name is Offaly. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Guilfoyle?
Mac Giolla Phóil. Related spellings: Gilfoyle, Kilfoyle, MacGilfoyle.
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