Murdoch

English

Etymology

Unknown, but possibly from Scottish Gaelic muir ("sea"), or from muireach (mariner); or from descendants of Clan Macpherson, also titled "Clann Mhuirich" indicating descent from "Mhuirich the Parson"; or from descendants of legendary bard Muiredach O Daly.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɜː(ɹ)dɒk/
  • (Scotland) IPA(key): /ˈmʌɹdɔx/

Proper noun

Murdoch

  1. A Scottish surname​.

References
  1. Historical Roots of the Murdoch surname.
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