Murphy

Type Surname (from given name)

Usage Irish

Pronounced Pron. MUR-fee

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Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Irish Ó Murchadha meaning "descendant of Murchadh".

Related Names

VariantsMurdock, Ó Murchadha

Other Languages & CulturesMurdoch(Scottish)

Given Name DescendantMurphy(Irish)

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Entry updated November 16, 2019