Doyle (English)

Where does "Doyle" come from?

The surname Doyle originates from the Irish Gaelic 'Ó Dubhghaill,' which translates to 'descendant of Dougal.' This name identifies an ancestral lineage rooted in medieval Ireland before eventually becoming a common English surname and, later, a place name in California.

Full etymology tree

• Doyle (English), 'A surname from Irish.'
  • derived Ó Dubhghaill (Irish)

Updated June 2026

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