McMurray

McMurray is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin that is also used as a place name in North America. The name has appeared in various spellings, including MacMurray, and is borne by people in many fields.

Places

Fort McMurray, a city in northeastern Alberta, Canada, located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It started as a trading post and grew into a major service and transportation center for Canada’s oil sands region.

McMurray, Pennsylvania, a community in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, United States. It is a residential area within the broader regional economy.

Other uses

As a toponym, McMurray is used for several smaller locales and neighborhoods in North America. In some instances, the name commemorates early settlers or families bearing the surname.

See also

MacMurray (surname)