Surname · Scottish origin
Murray
Meaning
The surname Murray means From Moray.
Origin
Scottish
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Murray
Murray comes from the region of Moray, “settlement by the sea.”
What kind of surname is Murray?
Murray is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Scottish naming tradition — you can read how Scottish surnames were formed on our Scottish last names page.
Other Scottish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Murray mean?
The surname Murray means From Moray. Murray comes from the region of Moray, “settlement by the sea.”
Where does the surname Murray come from?
Murray is a surname of Scottish origin.
What kind of surname is Murray?
Murray is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Scottish surnames?
Other Scottish surnames include Anderson, Cameron, Campbell, Gordon, Grant, MacDonald.