Where does “Murphia” come from?
Murphia (English) comes from English mafia, from Italian Mafia — the Mafia (International organized crime organization).
Murphia (English): The expatriate Irish people residing in the UK, especially those who have prospered; also attributive
Definitions
- The expatriate Irish people residing in the UK, especially those who have prospered; also attributive
Ancestry of “Murphia”, step by step
Murphia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mafia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mafia | A hierarchically structured secret organisation... |
| 2 | Italian | Mafia | the Mafia (International organized crime organization) |
via English Murphy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Murphy | the anglicized form of |