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Carroll

Carroll is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Cearbhaill. It is common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, and in English-speaking countries it is widely used as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name.

Notable bearers include Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737–1832), a signer of the United States Declaration of

Geographically, Carroll designates several places in the United States, including Carroll Counties in multiple states and

Independence,
and
Lewis
Carroll
(1832–1898),
the
pen
name
of
Charles
Lutwidge
Dodgson,
known
for
Alice's
Adventures
in
Wonderland.
The
surname
is
associated
with
many
individuals
across
politics,
the
arts,
science,
and
sports.
towns
named
Carroll
in
various
states.
The
name
is
used
by
educational
institutions
such
as
Carroll
College
in
Montana
and
Carroll
University
in
Wisconsin,
among
others.