Carroll is an Irish surname of Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name “Cearbhall”, meaning “fierce in battle”. The name was popularized by the O’Carroll dynasty, who ruled over the kingdom of Ely O’Carroll in Ireland. Notable individuals with the Carroll surname include Lewis Carroll, the author of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, and Charles Carroll, a signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Today, the Carroll surname is most commonly found in the United States, Ireland, and Canada.
