MURRY
Murry
Origin and Meaning
Murry is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Old Gaelic name "MacMhoire", meaning "son of the lord". The variant spelling "Murry" is common in Scotland and Ireland.
History
The Murry name has a long history, with records dating back to medieval times. The name was often associated with noble families in both Scotland and Ireland, indicating a connection to land ownership and feudal society. Over the centuries, the Murry surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world through migration and settlement.
Variants
Variants of the Murry surname include Murray, Moriarty, and MacMurray.
Famous Bearers
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Grace Murray Hopper (1906-1992): An American computer scientist and US Navy rear admiral, known for her pioneering work in computer programming and development.
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Bill Murray (b. 1950): A famous American actor and comedian, known for his roles in films such as "Groundhog Day" and "Lost in Translation".
Modern Distribution
Today, the Murry surname can be found in many countries, with significant populations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name has continued to be passed down through generations, retaining its historical significance while also adapting to modern times.
There are approximately 199 people named Murry in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Murry.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- Anthony
- Craig
- David
- Graham
- Grant
- Gregory
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stuart
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Anne
- Barbara
- Claire
- Dawn
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Louise
- Mary
- Maureen
- Sarah
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Marry
- Mary
- Marri
- Marrie
- Marr
- Marris
- Marrey
- Marey
- Mairey
- Murr
- Murra
- Maray
- Mareya
- Mariya
- Marray
- Marriz
- Marya
- Marys
- Maurey
- Mauri
- Maurie
- Mauroy
- Maury
- Maurya
- Mawrey
- Mawry
- Meary
- Meray
- Merayo
- Merey
- Meroy
- Merr
- Merray
- Merrey
- Merri
- Merrie
- Merris
- Merry
- Mery
- Miray
- Mirey
- Miroy
- Mirr
- Mirrey
- Mirrie
- Mirris
- Mirry
- Miry
- Mooray
- Moorey
- Moory
- Moray
- Morey
- Moriya
- Morr
- Morray
- Morrey
- Morry
- Mory
- Morys
- Mourey
- Mouri
- Mourie
- Moury
- Mowry
- Muarry
- Muiry
- Mur
- Muray
- Muraya
- Mure
- Murey
- Muri
- Muria
- Murie
- Muries
- Muris
- Murohy
- Murraey
- Murray
- Murre
- Murrey
- Murrh
- Murri
- Murria
- Murrie
- Murrihy
- Murrin
- Murris
- Murro
- Murroy
- Murrray
- Murru
- Murruy
- Mury
- Muriu
- Murrah
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.