de Monroy
de Monroy is a surname with varied origins. This surname is the mix of the next words: de ("of" in Spanish), mon ("my" in French) and roy (variant of "king"). The precise meaning of de Monroy would be "of my king".[1].
Alternatively, roy means red in Scottish, resulting in red mountain. This name is also derived of Scottish Gaelic nickname ruadh for the Spanish habitational name Monroy, meaning "red mountain". A place in the Province of Cáceres, Spain.
Notable people with the surname include:
- Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro (1485–1547), Spanish conquistador
- Rodrigo de Monroy y Almaraz, 5th Lord of Monroy (15th century), Spanish nobleman
References
[edit]- ^ Patrick Hankes (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. p. xcvii. ISBN 0-19-508137-4.
Roy: English (of Norman origin): from Old French roi 'king' used as a nickname (see 3 below) and also as a personal name." "French: from Old French rey roy 'king'. Compare Deroy and Leroy.
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