McCoole

McCoole is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Mac Comhghaill, meaning "descendant of Mac Comhghail." The personal name Comhghal itself is derived from the Gaelic words "mac," meaning son, and "cú," meaning hound or wolf, and "gal," meaning valor. Therefore, Mac Comhghail can be interpreted as "son of the valorous hound" or "son of the valorous wolf." The surname is primarily found in the province of Ulster in Ireland. Families bearing the McCoole surname have historically been associated with counties such as Donegal and Fermanagh. Over time, emigration has led to the presence of individuals with this surname in other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. While the exact historical prominence of the McCoole lineage may vary, it remains a part of the broader Irish heritage. The distribution and demographic information for the surname can be found in genealogical records and census data. As with many surnames, variations in spelling may exist, though McCoole is the most common modern rendition.