About Murdoch
The surname Murdoch is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Murchadh," which means "sea warrior" or "mariner." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Murdoch. The name was likely given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with the sea or had a connection to maritime activities. Over time, the surname Murdoch has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Murdoch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Murdoch 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 Murdoch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Murdoch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Murdoch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.