MURAI
Murai
Murai is a relatively uncommon surname with its origins in Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "Mòr," meaning "big" or "brave." Over time, as people migrated throughout the British Isles, the surname Murai began to be used.
The Murai family name has a long history and has been found in various records dating back to the medieval period. While there are instances of Murai families in Scotland, the surname is not widely distributed across the country.
Like many surnames, Murai may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling depending on the region and the dialect of Gaelic spoken. Given its Scottish origins, it is likely that the name would have been borne by individuals of Celtic or Gaelic descent.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Murai can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world, often as a result of migration and family dispersal.
While the exact origins and history of the Murai surname may vary depending on individual family lines, the name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 34 people named Murai in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Murai.
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- Maier
- Mair
- Maira
- Mara
- Marae
- Maragh
- Marai
- Maraia
- Maraio
- Marais
- Maray
- Marr
- Marra
- Marrai
- Maura
- Maurais
- Mayra
- Meara
- Meera
- Mehra
- Mehrai
- Meir
- Meira
- Mera
- Merai
- Meray
- Miera
- Mira
- Miray
- Mirea
- Mirra
- Moar
- Moara
- Mohr
- Moore
- Mora
- Morais
- Moray
- Morea
- Moreea
- Moura
- Mourao
- Mouras
- Mur
- Mura
- Murad
- Muraine
- Mural
- Muran
- Murar
- Muras
- Murat
- Murau
- Muray
- Muraya
- Mure
- Muree
- Muri
- Murie
- Muroi
- Murr
- Murra
- Murrah
- Murrain
- Murras
- Murray
- Murrays
- Murri
- Murrie
- Murrray
- Myrie
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