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Surname meaningMurphy
“Descendant of Murchadh”
OriginIrish
TypePatronymic
First letterM
Where the name Murphy comes from
Murphy is a surname of Irish origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “descendant of murchadh.” Murchadh means sea warrior.
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