About Croy
The surname Croy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Croy, which is located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "cruaidh," meaning "hard" or "difficult." As a surname, Croy likely referred to someone who lived in or near the village of Croy, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was perceived as tough or resilient.
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The surname Croy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Croy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Croy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Croy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Croy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.