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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
- John William Scott -- --, 1880 January 24, 1909 Pennsylvania
- James Scott -- --, 1811 December 0, 1831 Pennsylvania
- Abigail Scott -- --, 1746 May 4, 1789 Connecticut
- Simon Scott -- --, 1872 June 21, 1940 Yorkshire
- Hannah Scott -- --, 1873 February 17, 1879 Yorkshire
Scott Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Richard Alderson Scott -- --, 1902 April 0, 1948
- Christopher Scott -- --, 1807 December 0, 1891
- Catherine Scott -- --, 1512 August 18, 1578
- George Scott -- --, 1504 August 23, 1556
- George Scott -- --, 1572 December 0, 1574
