Meray = Murray ?

[Ancienne Alliance]

I Just found out another ancestor of mine named Meray.

Some genealogical websites write Meray/Murray.

I am seeking for any information. Is there really a link between the two names ?


Best,

Robert

[Ancienne Alliance]

It's possible. The Murray surname itself started off as Moray, which was the name of one of Scotland's ancient earldoms. Over the centuries surnames have a tendency to have their spelling changed due to a number of different factors. This is the c ase with some of the families from whom I descend, as well as others that I know of. You would just have to do a bit of digging to see what evidence there may be to connect your Meray family to Scotland.

Thank you.

I know the ancestor in question comes from "England"... The quest continues.

Are there any typically English families named Murray ?


Best,

Robert

Robert

[Bruce Scott]

A few Merays turned up in the 1881 British Census.
http://www.britishsurnames.co.uk/sur...RAY/1881census

[skauwt]

http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/se...e/results.aspx

a fair few there also