Family name Мерфі (Murphy 
, Мерфі 
) , across the world, is a widespread cognomen. The family name Мерфі is characteristic of Ireland, where it is a prevalent surname, Isle of Man, where it is a common surname, and Australia (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, this name is the most popular in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Very seldom, Мерфі is the forename as well as the last name.