About Moray
The surname Moray is of Scottish origin and is derived from the region of Moray in northeastern Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "mùiridh," meaning "seafarer" or "navigator." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or had connections to the Moray Firth, a large inlet of the North Sea. Over time, the surname Moray has evolved and variations such as Murray and Murrey have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Moray can be found worldwide, often with ancestral ties to Scotland.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moray based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Moray in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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