Scott Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Scott name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Scott coat of arms.
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Origin of the Scott name
Scott comes from the Old English Scot, the name for a Gaelic-speaking Scot. It often marked a Scot living in England or among the Britons and Angles of southern Scotland. The Scotts of the Borders, led by the Scotts of Buccleuch, were one of the great families of that region, and Sir Walter Scott made the name famous worldwide.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Scott name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Scott name in Scotland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Scott name FAQ
What does the Scott name mean?
A Scot. Common variants include Scot, Scotte, Scotts.
Where does the Scott surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Scott coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Scott crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Scott coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).