Boal Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

There is no single Boal family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

The meaning behind Boal

Boal is best understood alongside Boyle: both are Irish spellings of one family name. The name is usually explained as “Descendant of Baoigheall”.

Spelling and variants

Boal is listed among the recognised spellings of Boyle. Other spellings include O'Boyle and Bohill.

Research your Boal family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.