| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Meaning | "fierce in battle" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Ó Cearbhaill, Cearbhall |
Carroll is an Irish surname coming from the Gaelic Ó Cearbhaill and Cearbhall, meaning "fierce in battle".[1] Other equivalent forms of spelling the surname include Carrol, Caroll and Carol.
Notable people with the surname include:
- ^ Grenham, John (1994). The Little Book of Irish Clans. Dublin, Ireland: John Hinde. p. 14. ISBN 0-7858-0083-2.