Coyle (English)

Where does "Coyle" come from?

The surname Coyle is an Anglicized evolution of the Irish name Mac Dhubhghaill, which identifies a family line. Beyond its linguistic roots, the name was later applied to locations in the United States, such as Coyle, Oklahoma, which was named in honor of the businessman William H. Coyle.

Full etymology tree

• Coyle (English), 'A surname from Irish.'
  • learned borrowing Mac Dhubhghaill (Irish)

Updated June 2026

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