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