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Type Surname (from occupation)
Other Forms FormsMcIlroy, McGilroy, McElree, McElrea, McAlroy, MacKilroy, Kilroy, Gilroy
Meaning & History
Of Gaelic origin, found in Ireland and Scotland. Derives from Mac Giolla Ruaidh, meaning "son of the servant of the red-haired youth", possibly a reference to a Dane or Norseman.