Munroe

Munroe Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Munroe: 6,226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,583
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.11

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.

Ranking information for the surname Munroe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0560
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 N R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ™nroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Munroe in Braille

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

The name Munroe in braille

How to sign the name Munroe using Sign Language

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

The name Munroe in sign language

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