MACMURRAY
Also recorded as Mac Murray, Macmurray
MacMurray
MacMurray, also spelt as MacMurrary, is a Scottish and Irish surname with origins rooted in Gaelic heritage. The surname is derived from the Gaelic surname "Mac Muireadhaigh", which translates to "son of Muireadhach". The surname is an anglicised form of the original Gaelic name, as Gaelic names were often anglicised during the process of surnaming in Scotland and Ireland.
The MacMurray surname has been traced back to the historical regions of Scotland and Ireland with notable bearers of the surname found in both countries. The name is associated with individuals who have descended from the ancient Gaelic clans and families of these regions. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the world where people of Scottish and Irish descent have migrated.
Notable individuals with the MacMurray surname include actors such as Fred MacMurray, known for his roles in classic Hollywood films, and artists and musicians who have carried on the legacy of the surname through their creative endeavors.
The MacMurray surname continues to be borne by people of Scottish and Irish heritage today, maintaining its connection to the rich history and culture of these regions. The surname serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Gaelic clans and families from which it originated.
There are approximately 139 people named MacMurray in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named MacMurray.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Craig
- David
- Ian
- Justin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Steven
- Stuart
Female
- Andrea
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Dorothy
- Hannah
- Jean
- Jeanette
- Julie
- Kerrie
- Leisha
- Linda
- Michelle
- Paula
- Phyllis