Gilroy

Gilroy Meaning & Origin

About Gilroy
The surname Gilroy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Ruaidh, meaning "son of the red-haired servant" or "son of the red-haired devotee." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or as a reference to a person's occupation or religious devotion. Over time, the name Gilroy has become a relatively common surname in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilroy: 3,910
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilroy 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 Gilroy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0460
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L R OY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪˌlrɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', 'JLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilroy in Braille

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

The name Gilroy in braille

How to sign the name Gilroy using Sign Language

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

The name Gilroy in sign language

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