O'Toole
“descendant of Tuathal, 'ruler of the people'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is O'Toole an Irish name?
O'Toole is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Tuathail.
What does the surname O'Toole mean?
O'Toole (Irish: Ó Tuathail) means “descendant of Tuathal, 'ruler of the people'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname O'Toole from?
The historic homeland of the O'Toole name is Wicklow, Kildare. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for O'Toole?
Ó Tuathail. Related spellings: Toole.
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