Murray is a Scottish surname and given name, derived from the Old French word 'muroir', which means 'wall'. It was originally a nickname for someone who lived near a great house or fortress, as 'mur' in French translates to 'wall'. The name Murray has been traditionally associated with the House of Murray, one of the most prominent Scottish noble families, descending from Freskin, a 12th-century Norseman. The Murray clan is renowned for its significant contributions to Scottish history and culture, with many notable members including the Duke of Atholl, the Earl of Mansfield, and the poet Lord Byron's maternal grandfather, William George Spencer, 4th Earl of Murray. Today, Murray continues to be a popular given name around the world, often used as a middle or first name, and is also frequently encountered as a surname in various regions.
The name Murry experienced varied popularity over the decades, with peaks in certain years and notable gaps in others. The highest number of births occurred in 1927, with twelve newborns sharing this name. However, there were no recorded births with the name Murry between 1918 and 1922, or from 1931 to 1948, indicating periods where the name was less common. Overall, over a span of thirty-seven years, there were ninety-four babies named Murry.