Scott Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Scott Name Meaning: Name given to a person from Scotland or a person who speaks gaelic. A variation of the Old English Scotti

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Scott Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Scott family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 1,230
Female Servant 1,022
Independent 798
Labourer 424
Farmer 333
Male Servant 333
Shoe Maker 204
Coal Miner 162
Ag Labourer 150
Tailor 145
Weaver 127
Dress Maker 120
Carpenter 99
Gardener 91
Clerk 90
Blacksmith 90
Cotton Weaver 82
Apprentice 75
Pupil 73
Joiner 67
Grocer 66
Butcher 65
Independant 64
Pauper 63
Baker 61

Scott Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Scott 100% 366,896
2 Escott 83% 6,811
3 Scutt 80% 5,476
4 Scot 80% 1,981
5 Ascott 83% 1,973
6 Scoot 80% 825
7 Scatt 80% 334

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The surname Scott is the most popular version of all its varients

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