Scot Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Scot ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Scot Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Scot family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 26
Agricultural Labourer 23
House Servant 18
Coal Miner 8
Labourer 6
Servant 5
General Servant 3
Farm Labourer 3
Tailor 3
Dress Maker 3
House Keeper 3
Silk Winder 2
Annuitant 2
Glass Bottle Maker 2
Cotton Winder 2
Shoe Maker 2
Joiner 2
Blacksmith 2
Farm Servant 2
Agricultural Servant 1
Char Woman 1
Carpenter Journeyman 1
Formely Engine Drivers Wife 1
Grocer's Wife 1
Railway Labourer 1

Scot Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Scott 80% 366,896
2 Scot 100% 1,981
3 Scoot 80% 825
4 Scote 80% 292
5 Scate 60% 154
6 Ascot 80% 137
7 Escot 80% 128

Did you know?

The surname Scot is the 2nd most popular variant of Scott.

Search for the Scot family