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Scott Family History
Scott Genealogy & Family TreeScott is an English name first found in Kent, England, in the 14th Century. They are said to descend from Alexander, the younger brother of John de Baliol, King of Scotland. The name is also said to be of Scottish/Celtic origin with the earliest usage being Uchtredus filius Scoti in 12th Century Scotland. It means “painted warrior” or “person from Scotland.” Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. Scott is the twelfth most common surname in Scotland and the 36th most common in the United States. The family motto is Aut tace aut face which means “Either be silent or act.”
Other spellings include “Scot,” “Scutt,” and “Scotter.” Notable people with the surname include English filmmaker Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien, Prometheus), American actor Seann William Scott (American Pie, Dude, Where’s My Car?), American actor Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty), and fictional character Michael Scott (The Office). The first Scott to come to America was Apphia Scott in Virginia in 1618.
Scott Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Evelyn Scott -- --, 1910 January 23, 1998
- Anna Julia Scott -- --, 1858 May 31, 1900 Texas
- Christina Scott -- --, 1745 January 0, 1815 Virginia
- Benjamin Scott -- --, 1690
- Ada Scott -- --, 1871 December 0, 1947
Scott Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Robert E Scott -- --, 1788 April 26, 1886 Virginia
- Elizabeth Scott -- --, 1818 September 3, 1885 Northumberland
- Verna Scott -- --, 1926 October 22, 1986 Pennsylvania
- Eliza Scott -- --, 1795 December 0, 1862
- Josie S (Carrie's ?) Scott -- --, 1878 October 21, 1879 Missouri
