Surname statistics

Murphy

There are an estimated 308,417 people with the surname Murphy worldwide.

U.S. rank #64 - 308,417 bearers (Census 2010).

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About the surname Murphy

Murphy is held by approximately 308,417 people worldwide, ranking #64 globally. In the United States it ranks #64 (Census 2010) with 308,417 bearers, or roughly 105 per 100,000 people.

Globally, that prevalence works out to about 1 in 25,939 people. Click any country below to see the full distribution map.

Country distribution

United States308k

Frequently asked questions

How many people have the surname Murphy?

Worldwide there are an estimated 308,417 people with the surname Murphy, which works out to about 1 in 25,939 people globally.

Where is Murphy most common?

United States: ~308,417.