Murdock Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Some records give Murdoch; others give Murdock. Both point to the same Scottish family name. It grew out of a personal name: “From Muireadhach ("mariner, lord")”.

• Other spellings include Murtagh and MacMurdo.
• Murdock is listed among the recognised spellings of Murdoch.
• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

Heraldry and the Murdock name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Murdoch surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Murdock family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.