MacMurray

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Murray, from a personal name possibly meaning 'sea settlement' or derived from a place name.

Etymology

Mac- denotes 'son of' in Scottish Gaelic. Murray may derive from a place name in Moray, Scotland, or from Gaelic elements related to the sea, making this both a patronymic and topographic surname.

About the MacMurray Surname

A Scottish patronymic surname derived from the personal name Murray, which has both place-name and possibly etymological connections. The surname has been borne by notable figures in entertainment and other fields.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 45,000 bearers in the United States #549 most common surname
Rare Common

Found throughout Scotland with particular concentrations in the northeast and central regions.

Notable Bearers

Bill Murray (American actor and comedian) Chic Murray (Scottish comedian)

People with the MacMurray Surname

John MacMurray