About Carlyle
The surname Carlyle is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Carl, meaning "man" or "free man," combined with the Old French word "isle," meaning "island." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Carlyle can be interpreted as "island of free men" or "man from the island." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived on or near an island or had some association with an island.
The surname Carlyle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carlyle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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