About Muriel
The surname Muriel is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Muriel, which itself is derived from the Gaelic name Muireall. The name Muireall means "bright sea" or "bright lady." It is believed to have been a name given to girls born at sea or associated with the sea. The surname Muriel therefore signifies a connection to the sea or a person with a bright and lively personality.
The surname Muriel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Muriel 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 Muriel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Muriel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Muriel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.