About Murnahan
The surname Murnahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Muirnáin, meaning "descendant of Muirnán." The name Muirnán is believed to be derived from the word "muirn," which translates to "affection" or "cheerfulness." Therefore, the surname Murnahan likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was the descendant of someone named Muirnán, known for their cheerful or affectionate nature.
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The surname Murnahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Murnahan 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 Murnahan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Murnahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Murnahan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.