MCMURTRIE
Also recorded as Mc Murtrie, Mcmurtrie
McMurtrie
McMurtrie is a surname of Scottish origin that is also found in Northern Ireland and other parts of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Muircheartaigh," which translates to "son of Muircheartach."
The McMurtrie family is known for their Scottish heritage and historical contributions to various fields, including the military, academia, and the arts. Many individuals bearing the McMurtrie surname can trace their lineage back to prominent Scottish clans and families.
Throughout history, members of the McMurtrie family have been actively involved in Scottish and British society. They have made notable contributions in areas such as education, literature, and business. The surname has also been connected to military service, with several McMurtries serving in different branches of the armed forces.
As with many Scottish surnames, the name McMurtrie carries a sense of tradition and pride among those who bear it. Today, individuals with the surname McMurtrie can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, maintaining a connection to their Scottish roots and familial history.
There are approximately 448 people named McMurtrie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named McMurtrie.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Steven
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Aisha
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jane
- Joyce
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Valerie