The surname Murphy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Murchadha," which translates to "descendant of Murchadh." The name Murchadh itself is composed of the elements "muir," meaning "sea," and "cath," meaning "battle" or "warrior," thus giving the surname its meaning of "Sea Warrior." This surname is deeply rooted in Irish heritage and is one of the most common surnames in Ireland.
The last name Murphy is one of the most frequently occurring in the United States. It holds the #64 spot in the Census and is shared by more than 308417 people nationwide — that’s about 105 per 100,000 Americans.
Our database contains over 328037 people with the last name Murphy. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, California, Texas. We have over 166 unique first names combined with the last name Murphy in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are John, Michael, James.
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