About Monroy
The surname Monroy is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name Monroy, which is a small town in the province of Cáceres, Spain. The name Monroy is believed to have originated from the Latin word "murus" meaning "wall" and the suffix "-etum" indicating a place, thus referring to a place near a wall or fortification. Over time, individuals from Monroy adopted the name as their surname, and it has since been passed down through generations.
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The surname Monroy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Monroy 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 Monroy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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