Monroe: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

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What Monroe means

Behind the Monroe surname stands Munro, a Scottish name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. Its meaning, shared with Munro, is “Traditionally "man from the Roe”.

Spelling and variants

Monroe is listed among the recognised spellings of Munro. Related forms: Munroe and Monro.

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