50 most popular surnames in Scotland

How popular is your last name?

Author: Alex RossPublished 25th Mar 2024
Last updated 26th Mar 2024

Ever wondered how popular your surname is? If you feel like you can't walk down the street without seeing somebody with the same name, or feel like you have a very unique surname, we've found the most popular last names in Scotland.

Research took us to Forebears - an online genealogy portal, that archives family history. We took a look into the past, to find out which names come out on top and what they actually mean.

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You can see the full list right here.

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