Murch

Murch Meaning & Origin

About Murch
The surname Murch is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "murchadh," meaning "sea warrior" or "mariner." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with the sea or had a connection to maritime activities. The name Murch may have been given to sailors or fishermen, highlighting their expertise or occupation. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Murch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Murch: 1,824
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Murch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Murch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRX
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/mərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRX', 'MRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Murch in Braille

Here's how to represent Murch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Murch in braille

How to sign the name Murch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Murch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Murch in sign language

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