Murch Family Crest & Name History

Murch and Murchison are two spellings with one history. The family name meaning is “The son of the dwarf”, the same as for Murchison.

• Murch is listed among the recognised spellings of Murchison.
• Murch ranked 15,931 in the 2010 US Census, with 1,824 people answering to the name.
• Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.
• You may also find the name written Murche.

Heraldry and the Murch name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Murchison surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Murch surname pack.