For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
MacIlmurray | rare: Belfast area. Ir. Mac Giolla Mhuire, Muire, the Blessed Virgin. The name was associated with W Ulster. See also Gilmore. |
MacMorrow | numerous: mainly Connacht. Ir. Mac Muireadhaigh (mariner). A name associated with the O'Rourkes of Breifne. |
MacMurray | numerous: E Ulster etc. Ir. Mac Muireadhaigh, (mariner). Mod. Mac Muirí, a sept of Leitrim, but mainly Scottish from Galloway. SS. |
Morrow | Very numerous: mainly Ulster. English toponymic generally; it may stand for Mac Morrow in W Ulster & Connacht. |
Murray | Very numerous: all areas. Ir. Ó Muireadhaigh, Mac Muireadhaigh. These derive from the popular first name Muireadhach, lord, master. The name extended to Scotland whence many present-day Murrays in Ulster. See also Murrihy. IF. |
DEDs where Morrows and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 Morrows households by county.
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