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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The surname Gilroy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Gilroy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.