Murroughs

Murroughs is a surname of Irish origin, believed to be an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Mughroighn. The name itself is thought to derive from the personal name Mughroighn, which may mean "sea-king" or "wave-king." Historically, families bearing this surname were most prevalent in the province of Connacht, particularly in the counties of Mayo and Galway. Like many Irish surnames, its anglicization occurred over centuries as English influence grew on the island.

The Murroughs family has been associated with various regions and historical events within Ireland. While not a name tied to a single, prominent historical dynasty in the way some other Gaelic surnames are, individuals with the Murroughs surname have contributed to local histories and communities. The distribution of the name within Ireland has shifted over time due to emigration, with descendants now found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The name's prevalence today reflects the broader patterns of Irish diaspora. Genealogists and historians studying Irish genealogy often encounter the Murroughs surname when researching family lineages from Connacht.