About Wilroy
The surname Wilroy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilhelm" or "Willhelm," meaning "will, desire" and "helmet, protection." The addition of the suffix "-roy" suggests a patronymic origin, indicating "son of Wilroy." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wilroy can be interpreted as "son of Wilroy" or "descendant of Wilroy," with Wilroy being a variation of the given name Wilhelm or Willhelm.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilroy 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 Wilroy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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