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Murray
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish surname derived from the place name Moray in northeastern Scotland, from Medieval Latin Moravia, Morauia, from Scottish Gaelic Moireibh, Moireabh, Moreb, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *mori (“sea”) + *trebā (“settlement”).

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United Kingdom Murray Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #9
Frequency 0.1% of population

Popularity Over Time (Scotland)

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

United States Murray Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #123
Frequency 178,414 people (66.14 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 77.59% Hispanic 1.66% Black 18.13% Asian/PI 0.48% Native Am. 0.6% Two+ 1.54%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

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