Otoole

Otoole Meaning & Origin

About Otoole
The surname O'Toole is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Tuathail," meaning "descendant of Tuathal." Tuathal was a common given name in ancient Ireland, derived from the elements "tuath," meaning "people" or "tribe," and "gal," meaning "valor" or "might." The O'Tooles were a prominent sept (clan) in County Wicklow, Ireland, known for their leadership and military prowess. Today, the surname O'Toole is still common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Otoole is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Otoole: 10,842
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,309
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Otoole based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O3040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 T UW0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑtul/
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('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Otoole in Braille

Here's how to represent Otoole in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Otoole in braille

How to sign the name Otoole using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Otoole using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Otoole in sign language

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