Show ContentsDrumgold History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Drumgold has its origins in the ancient place name Dromgabhail, which was most likely in County Louth. The surname in turn spawned the name of the town Dromgoolestown, County Louth.

Early Origins of the Drumgold family

The surname Drumgold was first found in County Louth (Irish: Lú) the smallest county in Ireland, located on the East coast, in the Province of Leinster, where a Robert de Dromgol is mentioned in a law case in 1299, and Robert de Dromgol was a coroner in 1311. The surname can be found in records such as the Hearth Money Rolls and Dowdall Deeds for County Louth from that time on.

Early History of the Drumgold family

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Drumgold Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drumgoole, Drumgould, Drumgold, Drumgol, Dromgoole and many more.

Early Notables of the Drumgold family

Notable amongst the family name at this time was Dr. Edward Dromgould (c.1635-c.1695), who was vicar-apostolic of Armagh and a friend of St. Oliver Plunkett; Col. John Dromgoole (1720-1781)...
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United States Drumgold migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Drumgold Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Drumgold, who was naturalized in New York in 1838


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