de Monroy is a surname of Spanish origin.
This habitational name derived from de meaning "of" & Monroy, meaning "red mountain". A place in the Province of Cáceres, Spain.[1][2]
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- ^ "Monroy (Oxford Reference)". Dictionary of American family names. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
Spanish: habitational name from Monroy ('red mountain') a place in Cáceres province.
- ^ "Monroy". Dictionary of American family names. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
Spanish: habitational name from Monroy ('red mountain') a place in Cáceres province.
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