Surnames of Scottish Origin

5,679 surnames found of Scottish origin

Leggans
The surname Leggans is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacGille Fhaolain, meaning "son of the servant of St. Fillan." St. Fillan was a 7th-century Irish saint who was known f......
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Leggat
The surname Leggat is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Leifgeirr," meaning "heir's spear." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Legat, Legate......
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Legge
The surname Legge is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Middle English word "legge" or the Old Norse word "legg," both meaning "leg." It is an occupational surname that likely origina......
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Legget
The surname Legget is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Middle English word "legat" or "legget," meaning "legate" or "ambassador." It was originally an occupational name given to som......
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Leiper
The surname Leiper is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "leapere," meaning "dancer" or "leaper." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for ......
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Leishman
The surname Leishman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Leofsig", meaning "dear victory". It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to......
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Leitch
The surname Leitch is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacGillechriosd," meaning "son of the servant of Christ." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally......
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Leith
The surname Leith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Leith" in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hlith," meaning "slope"......
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Leithead
The surname Leithead is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlith," meaning "slope" or "hillside," and "heafod," meaning "head." Therefore, the surname Leithead is believed......
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Leither
The surname Leither is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Liðarr, meaning "a traveler" or "a wanderer." It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone wh......
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Surnames of Scottish Origin

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