Monro

Monro Meaning & Origin

About Monro
The surname Monro is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Munro," which means "from the mouth of the Roe." It is a locational surname associated with the region of Ross-shire in Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "mòine," meaning "moss" or "bog," and "ròe," referring to the red deer. The Monro surname is associated with a prominent Scottish clan, Clan Munro, known for their historical ties to the Highlands and their military prowess.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Monro: 358
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,972
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0560
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑnroʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Monro in Braille

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

The name Monro in braille

How to sign the name Monro using Sign Language

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

The name Monro in sign language

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