Monroy

Monroy Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Monroy: 14,673
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,456
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.97

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.

Ranking information for the surname Monroy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0560
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 N R OY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑnˌrɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Monroy in Braille

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

The name Monroy in braille

How to sign the name Monroy using Sign Language

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

The name Monroy in sign language

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