About Kilroy
The surname Kilroy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Ruaidh, meaning "son of the red-haired servant." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair who worked as a servant or attendant. Over time, the name evolved into Kilroy and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Kilroy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kilroy 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 Kilroy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kilroy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kilroy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.