Monroe (surname)

Monroe (surname)

Monroe is a surname of Scottish origin.

People named Munroe include:

Fictional characters

  • Dr Marvin Monroe (voiced by Harry Shearer) of the Fox cartoon The Simpsons (1989-present)
  • Alison "Sonny" Monroe (Demi Lovato) from the Disney comedy series Sonny with a Chance (2009-present)
  • Adam Monroe (David Anders) from the NBC drama series Heroes (2006-2010)
  • Dr Gabriel Monroe (James Nesbitt) title character in the ITV drama series Monroe (2011-present)

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