1st, I was wondering about how to find out about tracing the Doyle name from the Colorado region on back. Where in the world do I begin? Secondly, some opinions on how well or poorly received this situation is. My biological father was a Doyle from a, as I understand it, pretty staunch Irish Catholic family not too far removed from 1st-generation. (His grandparents I believe.) I actually never met any of them, and will very likely never will. But I'm very absorbed with my "Irish heritage," even though I have no actual family history to go on. I have been since college in the late 80's, long before Irish culture became popular in American entertainment in the mid-late 90's. (This is probably the kicker, but I started going by "Liam" (my name's William) circa 1992. I can see that as being a bit over-the-top, but to be honest I like the sound of "Liam" a millions times more than "Bill." which never made sense to me. AND add to that, my last step-father legally adopted me changing my last name from Doyle. If I didn't already have a wife and daughter that would be affected by the change, I'd change it back to Doyle, or since I have no actual family connections, maybe Dubhghaill, in a second. Is that going too far?) So, being so interested in Irish heritage even though I'm 50% Irish through genetics alone, is that kind of silly? Is that looked upon with a raised eyebrow, as I'm afraid it is? What are some thoughts on it? Thanks!