''Harrold'' is a surname in the

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Ó hArailt ''Ó hArailt'' is a masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "descendant of ''Arailt''". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's grandfather. There a ...

''. which is a transcription of: People with the surname Harrold include: *

Arthur Harrold Arthur Lucas Harrold (18 December 1854 – c. 25 July 1908) was a businessman and politician in South Australia. He was later jailed for serious financial offences. Arthur was born in Fullarton, South Australia, the eldest son of Joseph Harrold ...

(1854–1908), businessman and politician in South Australia * Bert Harrold (1898–1968), Australian Rules footballer in Western Australia * Harrold Brothers, Australian merchants and shipping company * Jimmy Harrold (1892–1950), English footballer * John Harrold, mayor of Glendora, California *

Kathryn Harrold Kathryn Harrold (born August 2, 1950) is an American counselor and retired actress, best known for her leading roles in films '' The Hunter'' (1980), '' Modern Romance'' (1981), '' The Pursuit of D. B. Cooper'' (1981), '' Yes, Giorgio'' (1982), ...

(born 1950), American actress *

Mary Jean Harrold Mary Jean Harrold (March 12, 1947 – September 19, 2013) was an American computer scientist noted for her research on software engineering. She was also noted for her leadership in broadening participation in computing. She was on the boards of ...

(1947–2013) American computer scientist *

Orville Harrold Orville Harrold (17 November 1877 – 23 October 1933) was an American operatic tenor and musical theatre actor. He began his career in 1906 as a performer in operettas in New York City, and was also seen during his early career in cabare ...

(1878–1933), American operatic tenor and musical theatre actor * Rowland Harrold (1865–1924), South Australian dermatologist * Sid Harrold, English footballer *

Thomas Leonard Harrold Thomas Leonard Harrold (June 21, 1902 – June 16, 1973) was a United States Army lieutenant general. He was commander of the 9th Armored Division, United States Army Armor School, 1st Cavalry Division, 8th Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Di ...

(1902–1973), US Army officer * William Harrold (born 1988), English professional golfer

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