Munro

Munro Meaning & Origin

About Munro
The surname Munro is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Rothaich," meaning "son of the roe deer." It is a locational surname associated with the region of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. The Munro clan is one of the oldest and most prominent Scottish clans, known for their warrior heritage and their historic ties to the Highlands. Today, the surname Munro is widely spread across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Munro: 6,918
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5067
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.35

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0560
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 N R OW1
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™nˈroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Munro in Braille

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

The name Munro in braille

How to sign the name Munro using Sign Language

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

The name Munro in sign language

Numerology