murmu

Murmu is a surname of Indian origin that is widely found among the Santhal (Santal) communities in eastern India. It is particularly associated with parts of Odisha and Jharkhand, with presence in adjacent states such as West Bengal and Bihar. The name is used by several communities in the region, reflecting its regional and tribal associations.

In contemporary public life, the most prominent bearer is Droupadi Murmu, an Indian politician who serves as the President of India. She belongs to the Santhal community and has held public office for several decades, including as Governor of Jharkhand (2015–2021) and as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Her presidency marks a historic milestone for tribal representation in India's highest constitutional office.

The surname Murmu is part of a wider pattern of tribal and community-based surname practices in eastern India, where family names often indicate regional and tribal origins rather than a fixed caste-based system. There is no single canonical meaning publicly associated with the name, and usage can vary among families.