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Surname meaningScott
“A Scot, someone from Scotland”
OriginScottish / English
TypeEthnic
First letterS
Where the name Scott comes from
Scott is a surname of Scottish / English origin. It is classed as ethnic, meaning “a scot, someone from scotland.” Given to people from Scotland living elsewhere.
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