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Murdoch
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Unknown, but possibly from Scottish Gaelic muir (“sea”), or from muireach (“mariner”); or from descendants of Clan Macpherson, also titled "Clann Mhuirich" indicating descent from "Mhuirich the Parson"; or from descendants of legendary bard Muiredach O Daly.

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United Kingdom Murdoch Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #212

Popularity Over Time (Scotland)

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗ / NRS Scotland (chart data) ↗

United States Murdoch Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #8402
Frequency 3,615 people (1.34 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 94.44% Hispanic 2.07% Black 1.3% Asian/PI 0.44% Native Am. 0.58% Two+ 1.16%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

France Murdoch Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #284491
INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

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