MCMURRAY
Also recorded as Mc Murray, Mcmurray
McMurray
McMurray is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Mac Mhuirich", meaning "son of Muireach". The prefix "Mac" denotes "son of", while "Muireach" is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "muir", meaning "sea".
Origins
The Clan MacMhuirich was a bardic family who originated in the Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. They were hereditary poets to the MacDonalds of the Isles and later to the Lords of the Isles. The MacMhuirich bards were known for composing and reciting poetry in praise of their patrons.
Distribution
The surname McMurray is now widely distributed throughout Scotland, Ireland, and regions with a strong Scottish and Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable People
Notable individuals with the surname McMurray include:
- Jamie McMurray (b. 1976): American professional stock car racing driver who competes in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- Connor McMurray (b. 1991): Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for various clubs in the Scottish Professional Football League.
- Anna McMurray (b. 1969): British actress known for her work in film, television, and theatre.
Variants
Variants of the surname McMurray include MacMurray, McMurry, MacMurrogh, and MacMuiridh.
The surname McMurray carries a rich history of Gaelic heritage and bardic tradition, with bearers of the name found in various fields across the globe.
There are approximately 2,738 people named McMurray in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,263rd most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named McMurray.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Judith
- Karen
- Linda
- Lindsey
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
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