An Irish surname meaning 'descendant of the interpreter', also associated with Driscoll's berry company, a major strawberry producer.
From Irish Ó hEidirsceóil, meaning 'descendant of Eidirsceól', where Eidirsceól means 'go-between' or 'interpreter'. The name reflects the important role of interpreters in medieval Irish society, facilitating communication between different groups. Anglicized during British rule of Ireland.
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