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Marie-Louise O'Murphy

Roots: Murphy, O’Murchu, and O’Murphy

By Gregory Chestler, Contributor
October / November 2019

October 1, 2019 by 1 Comment

The Irish surname Murphy is a modern form of the ancient Irish name O’Murchadha, which means “descendant of sea warrior,” from the Gaelic muir, meaning “sea,” and cath, meaning “battle.” And, true to the clan’s moniker, the Murphys have traveled and battled far and wide. It’sthe most widespread surname in Ireland, and according to the 2010 census, it’s the 64th most common name … [Read more...] about Roots: Murphy, O’Murchu, and O’Murphy

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