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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
- Solomon Johnson Scott -- --, 1798 October 3, 1873 New York
- Clarence Vern Scott -- --, 1892 May 29, 1974 Indiana
- Elizabeth Scott North Carolina
- Martha Ann Scott -- --, 1867 December 30, 1919 Tennessee
- Emmett Scott -- --, 1874 March 15, 1874 Indiana
Scott Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Scott -- --, 1888 May 10, 1975 Ohio
- Orville Lee Scott -- --, 1919 November 21, 1993 Arkansas
- Olive E. Scott -- --, 1887 Illinois
- Margette Scott -- --, 1828 March 15, 1890 New York
- John Scott -- --, 1797 December 0, 1876 Virginia
