The MacCool Name: Records, Origin and Blazon

Anyone researching MacCool should also look under Coyle. The name is usually explained as “Son of the devotee of Saint Comhghall”.

Spelling and variants

MacCool is listed among the recognised spellings of Coyle. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Other spellings include McCole.

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Arms associated with the name

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

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