MCMURROUGH
Also recorded as Mc Murrough, Mcmurrough
McMurrough
McMurrough is a surname of Irish origin, predominantly found in the south-eastern region of Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac Murchadha, which translates to "son of Murchadh." The McMurrough surname is most commonly associated with the Kingdom of Leinster, particularly with the historical Mac Murchadha Caomhánach dynasty.
One of the most famous figures bearing the surname McMurrough is Diarmait Mac Murchadha, the King of Leinster in the late 12th century. Diarmait's involvement in the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, particularly his alliance with Richard de Clare, known as Strongbow, led to significant political upheavals in Ireland.
The McMurrough surname has been intertwined with various significant events in Irish history, including conflicts, alliances, and power struggles. Over the centuries, branches of the McMurrough family have spread throughout Ireland and, in some cases, to other parts of the world, such as Britain, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Today, the surname McMurrough is relatively rare but continues to be proudly borne by individuals with ancestral ties to the historic Mac Murchadha lineage. The name is a reminder of the rich heritage and complex history of the region of Leinster and its connections to broader Irish history.
There are approximately 144 people named McMurrough in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McMurrough.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Julie
- Mary
- Rose