The origins of one surname lie with the Viking settlers who arrived in Scotland in mediaeval times.
The information, provided by the National Records of Scotland, shows the most up-to-date information about surnames that occur most often on registers of birth, marriages and deaths. It shows the information from years dating back to 1975.
1. Smith Smith occurred 2,719 times and is by far the most common surname in Scotland. It is among the most popular names across the entire English-speaking world. 3. Wilson With 1,886 people recorded with the surname Wilson, it ranks as the third most popular in Scotland. Its origins lie with the Viking settlers who arrived in Scotland in mediaeval times. It derives from "son of Will", a contraction of William, and is popular both in Scotland and England.
5. Campbell Originating from Scots Gaelic "caimbeul", the surname Campbell occured 1,749 times. Clan Campbell is one of the most famous and historically most powerful Highland clans, based in Argyll. 8. Anderson Anderson is the eighth most common surname in Scotland according to the National Records of Scotland. Once again, it derives from "Son of Ander/Andrew", which itself means "man" or "manly".
Clan Scott was among the most powerful Riding clans in the Scottish borders, descending from Uchtredus filius Scoti. Among the significant Scott properties are Abbotsford House near Galashiels and Dalkeith Palace.
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