Scot Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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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 14
Labourer 6
Domestic Servant 6
Coal Miner 4
Bricklayer 4
Farm Servant 3
Cook 3
Servant 3
General Servant 3
At Home 3
Iron Keeper 2
House Maid 2
Lace Maker 2
Shoe Maker 2
Groom 2
Charwoman 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Vagrant 2
Gun Maker 2
Saddler 1
Dress Maker 1
Hawker 1
Carter 1
Glass Blower 1
Milliner 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

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

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