Murphy

Gaelic: Ó Murchú

Variants: O’Murphy, (O’)Morphy, O’Morchoe

Motto: Fortis et Hospitalis
“Brave and Hospitable”

Name Meaning: “Sea Warrior”

Famous Murphys:
Audie Murphy – actor
Bill Murphy – actor
Dale Murphy – baseball player

The Murphys are the descendants of the Gaelic Irish septs, of O Murcadha and MacMurchadha. The name is derived from the personal name “Murchadh”, meaning “Sea Warrior”. The name Murphy is the most numerous name in Ireland, being about 55,000 members strong. It is estimated that more Murphys live in America than in Ireland. The name is also numerous in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, England and France.

 

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