EROL
Erol
The surname Erol is of Turkish origin and has been adopted by individuals of Turkish descent living in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to have originated from the Turkish word er, meaning "brave" or "man", and ol, meaning "be".
Individuals bearing the surname Erol often have ancestral ties to Turkey, a transcontinental country located in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe. Turkey has a rich cultural heritage influenced by various civilizations and empires that have ruled the region throughout history.
The migration of Turkish people to the United Kingdom has resulted in the establishment of a vibrant Turkish community, contributing to the cultural diversity of the country. The surname Erol serves as a testament to the heritage and ancestry of those who bear it, symbolising their connection to Turkish roots.
As with many surnames, the name Erol may have variations in spelling or pronunciation, depending on regional dialects and historical influences. Despite these variations, the surname Erol remains a distinctive marker of Turkish identity among individuals in the British Turkish community.
There are approximately 149 people named Erol in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Erol.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Asim
- Ayhan
- Cenk
- Dervis
- Husein
- Mehmet
- Mustafa
- Orhan
- Tamer
- Yusuf
Female
- Burcu
- Cynthia
- Gunay
- Hatice
- Katy
- Laila
- Meryem
- Paula
- Rosalind
- Tanya