About Finlayson
The surname Finlayson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Fionnlagh, meaning "fair hero." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Finlay or Fionnlagh. The name is commonly found in Scotland and has variations such as Finley and Findlay.
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