As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

HARROLD. The Irish family suppose themselves to have been introduced into that country on its invasion by the Danes, which is very prolably the case.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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