Murray 1

Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish
Pronounced Pron. MUR-ee  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from the region in Scotland called Moray (Gaelic Moireabh), possibly of Pictish origin, meaning "seashore, coast". A notable bearer of this surname was General James Murray (1721-1794), who was the first British Governor-General of Canada.

Related Names

VariantMoray
Given Name DescendantMurray(Scottish)
Same SpellingMurray 2

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Entry updated January 21, 2022