About Melroy
The surname Melroy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Maoilriaghain," meaning "descendant of Maoilriaghain." The name Maoilriaghain is composed of the elements "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "riaghain," meaning "steward" or "royal." Therefore, the surname Melroy can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the bald steward" or "descendant of the royal steward."
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The surname Melroy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melroy 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 Melroy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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