About Munroe
The surname Munroe 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 the Scottish Highlands. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic words "monadh" meaning "hill" and "ruadh" meaning "red," referring to the reddish-brown color of the hills in the area. The Munroe surname is commonly associated with Clan Munro, one of the oldest Scottish clans.
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The surname Munroe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Munroe 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 Munroe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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