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The surname Doyle, also spelled as O'Doyle, has its origins in Ireland and is of Gaelic origin. It derived from the Gaelic name Dubhghaill, which means dark foreigner or dark stranger.

The O'Doyles were a powerful Gaelic clan, originally located in County Wicklow, Ireland. They were known for their association with the region and were considered one of the ruling families in the area. They were also associated with County Kildare and County Carlow.

During the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, the O'Doyles resisted the Norman conquest and maintained their power and influence in their ancestral lands. However, over time, like many other Gaelic families, the O'Doyles were gradually assimilated into the Anglo-Norman culture and adopted surnames, with Doyle becoming a common variant.

The name spread throughout Ireland, and today it is one of the most widespread surnames in the country. Many Doyle families can still be found in their ancestral homelands in Wicklow, Kildare, Carlow, and other parts of Ireland.

With the Irish diaspora, particularly during the Great Famine in the 19th century, many Doyle families emigrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Britain. As a result, the surname can also be found among the Irish diaspora in these countries.

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