Where Does the McCole Surname Come From?

Records tie McCole closely to Coyle. Taken at its root, McCole points to “Son of the devotee of Saint Comhghall”.

• Before spelling was fixed, Coyle was also written McCole.
• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• According to the 2010 US Census, the McCole surname had 628 bearers.
• You may also find the name written MacCool.

McCole coat of arms

There is no single McCole family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the McCole family name pack.