Conroy is an Irish surname.

Overview

Conroy is an Irish surname of multiple origins. In some cases it is the form used by descendants of the Ó Maolchonaire bardic family of what is now East Galway and South Roscommon.[1] In west County Galway, most bearers of the name are probably descended from the Mac Conraoi family of Delbhna Tír Dhá Locha.[2] This latter Irish family name was often anglicised into King due to the phonological similarity with the word . The Ó Cingeadh/Ó Cionga bardic family from east of Loch Ree also had their name corrupted into King, but for English phonological reasons.[3]

Bearers of the surname

Conroy as a given name may refer to:

See also

  • Conroy, Iowa, a small community in the central United States
  • Conry, a disambiguation page for people and places named Conry

References

  1. "Ó Maolchonaire - Irish Names and Surnames".
  2. "Mac Conraoi - Irish Names and Surnames".
  3. "Ó Cionga - Irish Names and Surnames".
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