The surname Murci is of toponymic origin, adopted from the name of the place of origin of the founder of the family. Murcia is a city in south-eastern Spain in the Region of Murcia and it the seventh largest city in the country. The city of Murci was founded by the Moors in the year 825, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
It is generally thought that the place name is derived from the Latin word "myrtea" or "murtea," meaning "land of the myrtle," (the plant is known to grow here), although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village, or it may be derived from the Arabic word "mursi" meaning "immobile, fixed", and referred to the "calm waters."
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Early Origins of the Murci family
The surname Murci was first found in Granada, in southern Spain.
Early History of the Murci family
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Murci Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Murcia, Murciano, Murciani, Murcianos and others.
Early Notables of the Murci family
the Murcia family in South East Spain
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Migration of the Murci family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Diego De Murica, who was recorded in Venezuela in 1534; Jeronimo De Murcia, who was in Peru in 1563; Juan de Murcia, who came to the Dominican Republic in 1590.
