Conroy

Conroy Meaning & Origin

About Conroy
The surname Conroy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Conraoi," meaning "descendant of Conroy." The name Conroy itself is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "conra," which means "wolf." Therefore, the surname Conroy is associated with the characteristics and symbolism of the wolf, such as strength, loyalty, and cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Conroy: 16,651
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Conroy 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

📇 Metaphone
KNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0560
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 N R OY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔnrɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Conroy in Braille

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

The name Conroy in braille

How to sign the name Conroy using Sign Language

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

The name Conroy in sign language

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