Murchinson

Murchinson Meaning & Origin

About Murchinson
The surname Murchinson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Muireach, meaning "mariner" or "sea warrior." The name was originally given to those who lived near the sea or had a connection to maritime activities. Over time, the name evolved into Murchison or Murchinson, and individuals with this surname can often trace their ancestry back to Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Murchinson: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRXNSN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06205205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 CH IH0 N S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərʧɪnsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRXNSN', 'MRKNSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Murchinson in Braille

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

The name Murchinson in braille

How to sign the name Murchinson using Sign Language

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

The name Murchinson in sign language

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