Scott ( name ) - wikipedia Scott ( name ) Scott Language ( s ) Celtic Origin Word / name Scotland Scott is a surname of Scottish origin. It is first attributed to Uchtredus filius Scoti who is mentioned in the charter recording in the foundation of Holyrood Abbey and Selkirk in 1120 and the border Riding clans who settled Peebleshire in the 10th century and the Duke of Buccleuch. Contents 1 Etymology and history of the surname 2 People 2.1 People with the surname 2.1. 1 Fictional characters 2.2 People with the given name 2.2. 1 Fictional characters 3 References 4 See also Etymology and History of the surname Auld Wat of Harden by Tom Scott. A romanticized image of a notorious border raider and clan member Walter Scott of Harden. The surname Scott ( Scot, Scotts, Scutt, Scotter ) as opposed to its earlier unrelated usage first appears in the 12th century and derives from the Anglo - Scottish border and its medieval border clans. Scott is one of the twelve most common surnames in Scotland. The Scott 's clan were one of the most powerful of the Riding Clans of the Scottish borders and rose to power in the turbulent, often violent region, where they conducted fierce raids and battles with neighboring clans. The surname appears in Kent, England by the 14th century and is thought to descend Alexander de Baliol brother of John de Baliol King of Scotland. Or from retainers of King David I king of Scotland who held lands from the Earl of Huntingdon. By the 17th century the name is first recorded in Ireland as a surname. There is no evidence the surname may have originated with the first Gaelic settlers from Ireland despite its use as a marker for a Gael by the Romans. Moreover, in the Medieval period the surname was associated with the Kingdom of Scotland rather than an early Irish Medieval Gaelic kingdom DalRiada who did not refer to themselves as such, even though separate sources claim that the name was derived from the Scots who invaded Dalriada ( Argyll ) from Ireland. People People with the surname It has been suggested that this section be split out into another article titled Scott ( surname ). ( Discuss ) ( August 2016 ) Scott ( baseball ), a 19th - century American professional baseball player whose given name is unknown Scott Baronets of Great Barr, a baronetage of the United Kingdom created in 1806 Aaron Scott ( footballer ) ( born 1986 ), New Zealand international footballer Adam Scott ( golfer ) ( born 1980 ), Australian professional golfer Adrian Gilbert Scott ( 1882 -- 1963 ), English ecclesiastical architect Alexander Walter Scott ( 1800 -- 1883 ), entomologist Alfred Angas Scott ( 1875 -- 1923 ), British motorcycle designer, founder of the Scott Motorcycle Company Allan Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons named Allan or Allen Scott Andrew Scott, several persons Barbara Ann Scott ( 1928 -- 2012 ), Canadian figure - skating champion ( Olympic gold - medalist ) of the 1940s Barry Scott, American disk jockey, author, record producer and voice artist Beckie Scott ( born 1974 ), Canadian cross-country skier Ben Scott ( born 1981 ), English cricketer Bill Scott, several persons Bobby Scott ( U.S. politician ) ( born 1947 ), American politician from Virginia Bon Scott ( 1946 -- 1980 ), Scottish - born Australian rock musician, original lead singer of the rock band AC / DC Bruce Scott ( disambiguation ) Camilla Scott ( born 1961 ), Canadian actress and television hostess Campbell Scott ( born 1961 ), American actor, director, producer and voice artist Clara H. Scott ( 1841 -- 1897 ), American composer, hymnwriter and publisher Clive Scott ( 1945 -- 2009 ), British musician and songwriter Cyril Scott ( 1879 -- 1970 ), English composer, writer, and poet Dana Scott ( born 1932 ), American mathematician Daniel Scott ( writer ) ( born 1963 ), American writer Danielle Scott - Arruda ( née Scott ) ( born 1972 ), American Olympic indoor volleyball player Darrell Scott ( born 1959 ), American songwriter David Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons Devon Scott ( born 1958 ), American actress Doug Scott ( born 1941 ), English mountaineer Dred Scott ( c. 1799 -- 1858 ), American slave, subject of famous 19th - century US Supreme Court case Duncan Campbell Scott ( 1862 -- 1947 ), Canadian bureaucrat, poet, and writer Édouard - Léon Scott de Martinville ( 1817 -- 1879 ), French printer and bookseller, inventor of the phonautograph, the earliest known sound recording device Edward Scott, several persons Elisabeth Scott ( 1898 -- 1972 ), British architect Emily Scott ( born 1983 ), Australian model, disk jockey, record producer, and television personality Ernest Scott ( 1867 -- 1939 ), Australian historian Eugenie Carol Scott ( born 1945 ), American physical anthropologist Frederick Scott ( disambiguation ), several people named Frederick, Freddie, or Fred Scott Gary Scott, several persons Gene Scott ( 1929 -- 2005 ), American pastor, religious broadcaster, and teacher George Scott, several persons Gustavus Scott ( 1753 -- 1800 ), American lawyer and public official from Maryland Gustavus H. Scott ( 1812 -- 1882 ), United States Navy admiral Guy C. Scott ( 1863 -- 1909 ), American jurist Hal Scott ( 1923 -- 2010 ), American sportscaster Hardie Scott ( 1907 -- 1999 ), United States congressman from Pennsylvania Harold Scott, several persons Herbert Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons Hermon Hosmer Scott ( 1909 -- 1975 ), American hi - fi engineer Hew Scott ( 1791 -- 1872 ), Scottish church minister and author Hillary Scott ( singer ) ( born 1986 ), American singer - songwriter best known as a member of Lady Antebellum Hillary Scott ( actress ) ( born 1983 ), American actress Hugh Scott ( 1900 -- 1994 ), American lawyer and United States congressman and senator from Pennsylvania Hugh L. Scott ( 1853 -- 1934 ), United States Army general and Chief of Staff Ian Scott ( Ontario politician ) ( 1934 -- 2006 ), Canadian politician from Ontario, Attorney - General of Ontario from 1985 to 1990 Jacqueline Scott ( born 1932 ), American actress Jake Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons James Scott, several persons Jill Scott ( born 1972 ), American singer - songwriter Jim Scott ( footballer ) ( born 1940 ), Scottish footballer Jimmy Scott ( 1925 -- 2014 ), American jazz vocalist Joanna Scott ( born 1960 ), American author, professor at the University of Rochester John Scott, several persons Josh Scott ( born 1985 ), English footballer Josh Scott ( basketball ) ( born 1993 ), American basketball player Kaye Scott, Australian boxer Keith Lamont Scott, African American man killed in 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina Kenneth E. Scott, American lawyer Larry Scott ( bodybuilder ) ( 1938 - 2014 ), American bodybuilder Lee Scott ( UK politician ) ( born 1956 ), British politician, Member of Parliament for Illford North Lefty Scott ( 1915 -- 1964 ), American Major League Baseball pitcher Lewis Allaire Scott ( 1759 -- 1798 ), American politician from New York, New York Secretary of State from 1789 to 1793 Lizabeth Scott ( 1922 -- 2015 ), born Emma Matzo, American actress Martha Scott ( 1912 -- 2003 ), American actress Matthew Scott, several people Michael Scott ( disambiguation ), includes Michael Scott, Michael Scot, or Mike Scott Montagu Scott ( 1818 -- 1900 ), English Conservative politician, Member of Parliament for East Sussex from 1874 to 1880 Montague Scott ( 1835 -- 1909 ), Australian artist Morrys Scott ( born 1970 ), Welsh footballer Olive Scott ( 1924 -- 2007 ), English paediatric cardiologist Patrick Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons Percy Scott ( 1853 -- 1924 ), British admiral and naval gunnery pioneer Peter Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons Phil Scott ( 1900 -- 1983 ), English boxer Philippa Scott ( 1918 -- 2010 ), British champion of wildlife conservation Rachel Scott ( 1981 -- 1999 ), American murder victim, the first shooting victim in the Columbine massacre Randolph Scott ( 1898 -- 1987 ), American actor Ray Scott, several persons Raymond Scott ( 1908 -- 1994 ), American composer, band leader, pianist, engineer, recording studio maverick, and electronic instrument inventor Richard Scott, several persons Rick Scott ( born 1952 ), American businessman and politician, Governor of Florida since 2011 Ridley Scott ( born 1937 ), English film director and producer, brother of Tony Scott Robert Scott, several persons Samuel Gilbert Scott ( c. 1813 -- 1841 ), American daredevil Seann William Scott ( born 1976 ), American film actor Selina Scott ( born 1951 ), English television news presenter Septimus Edwin Scott ( 1879 -- 1965 ), English painter Sherie Rene Scott ( born 1967 ), American actress, singer, and writer Stephen Scott ( writer ) ( 1948 -- 2011 ), American Anabaptist writer Stuart Scott ( 1965 -- 2015 ), American sports journalist T.J. Scott, actor Thomas Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons Tim Scott ( born 1965 ), American politician, United States Senator from South Carolina Tommy Scott ( coach ) ( 1907 -- 1962 ), American college sports coach Tony Scott ( 1944 -- 2012 ), English film director and producer, brother of Ridley Scott Walter Scott ( disambiguation ), several persons Willard Scott ( born 1934 ), American actor, author, media personality, clown, and comedian William Scott, several persons Winfield Scott ( 1786 -- 1866 ), United States Army general and candidate for the presidency of the United States Zachary Scott ( 1914 -- 1965 ), American actor Fictional characters Michael Scott ( The Office ), character in The Office Montgomery Scott, character in Star Trek Alan Scott, Golden Age Green Lantern Lucas Scott, Nathan Scott, Haley James Scott and James Lucas Scott, characters in One Tree Hill on CW Jason Lee Scott, a character in the America TV show Power Rangers People with the given name It has been suggested that this section be split out into another article titled Scott ( given name ). ( Discuss ) ( August 2016 ) Scott Adams, cartoonist Scott Angelle, interim lieutenant governor of Louisiana Scott Baio, American actor and television director Scott Bakula, actor, star of television series Quantum Leap and Star Trek Enterprise and `` NCIS : New Orleans '' Scott Brison, Canadian politician Scott Brown ( disambiguation ), multiple people Scott Burcham, American baseball player Scott Burns ( disambiguation ), multiple people Scott Caan, American actor Scott Cassell, American explorer and underwater filmmaker Scott Cassidy, relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Scott Cawthon, American video game designer and animator Scott Colton ( born 1980 ), American professional wrestler Scott Cormode, American theologian Scott Deibert ( born 1970 ), Canadian football player Scott Flemming, ( born 1958 ), American basketball coach Scott Galloway ( born 1995 ), Australian footballer Scott Garland ( wrestler ) ( born 1973 ), American professional wrestler best known as Scotty 2 Hotty Scott Garson ( born 1976 ), American college basketball coach Scott Goldblatt, American swimming Olympic champion Scott Hall ( born 1958 ), American professional wrestler Scott Harding, Australian AFL player Scott Hilton, American football player Scott Innes American voice actor, country music singer Scott Jaffe, American freestyle swimmer Scott James Australian snowboarder Scott Johnson ( cartoonist ), American cartoonist and podcaster Scott Joplin, American ragtime composer Scott Kazmir, MLB player for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Scott Kellar, American football player Scott Kelly ( disambiguation ) Scott Koskie, Canadian volleyball player Scott Kriens, Chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks Scott Kurtz, cartoonist Scott Land, one half of the DJ duo Slander Scott Levy ( born 1964 ), American professional wrestler better known as Raven Scott Lipsky, American tennis player Scott Lockwood, American football player Scott MacIntyre, American singer Scott Martin ( disambiguation ), multiple people Scott Maslen, British actor Scott McKenzie, American singer Scott Menville, American voice actor Scott Mescudi, American rapper Scott Moir, Canadian figure skater Scott Mosher, Canadian field hockey player Scott Mosier, American film producer, editor and cameo actor Scott Muirhead, Scottish association football player Scott Mills, British DJ, TV presenter and occasional actor Scott Nelson, New Zealand race walker Scott Niedermayer, NHL ice hockey player Scott Owen, upright bass player for Australian punkabilly trio The Living End Scott Pendlebury, Australian AFL player Scott Peterson, convicted murderer Scottie Pippen, Basketball hall of famer Scott Podsednik, MLB player for the Chicago White Sox Scott Ramsoomair, creator of VG Cats Scott Radinsky, American MLB player Scott Raynor, ex-drummer for the band Blink - 182 Scott Redl, Canadian football player Scott Rolen, American MLB player Scott Schoeneweis, American MLB player Scott Schwedes, American football player Scott Semptimphelter, American football player Scott Slutzker, American NFL football tight end Scott Spann, American swimmer Scott Speed, NASCAR driver Scott Speedman, actor Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter, and founding member of the band Creed Scott Steiner, professional wrestler Scott Stevens, NHL ice hockey player Scott Symons, Canadian writer Scott Terry, baseball pitcher Scott Thompson ( disambiguation ), multiple people Scott Travis, drummer for the band Judas Priest Scott Tucker ( disambiguation ), multiple people Scott Tupper, Canadian field hockey player Scott Unrein, American composer Scott Walker ( politician ), governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker ( singer ), singer Scott L. Waugh, American historian and academic administrator. Scott Weiland, lead singer of Velvet Revolver, formerly of Stone Temple Pilots Scott Williams ( field hockey player ), US field hockey defender Scott Wood, American basketball player Scott Wood ( American football ), American football player Scott Woods, American poet Orson Scott Card, American science fiction author Malcolm Scott Carpenter, NASA Astronaut, member of the original Mercury Seven Albert Scott Crossfield, civilian test pilot F. Scott Fitzgerald, author, cousin of Francis Scott Key and named for him Winfield Scott Hancock, general and candidate for the presidency of the United States Joseph Scott James ( born 1959 ), American professional wrestler and referee better known as Scott Armstrong Francis Scott Key, poet and lawyer, author of the poem that became the US national anthem Kimberley Anne Scott Mathers, Eminem 's ex-wife Donald Scott Drysdale, Hall of Fame Pitcher Israel Scott Neri, Mexican painter and poet Kristin Scott Thomas, English actress John Scott Redd, First Senate - confirmed director the National Counterterrorism Center Coretta Scott King Nick Scott Downing, American professional association football ( soccer ) player Fictional characters Scott Bernard in Robotech ( TV series ) Scott `` Tracker '' Cameron, in Degrassi : The Next Generation Scott Evil in the Austin Powers films Scott Lang, Marvel superhero who uses Pym Particles to become the Ant - Man Scott Pilgrim, protagonist of an eponymous graphic novel series Scott Robinson, a character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours played by Darius Perkins and Jason Donovan Scott Sterling ( fictional ), a football goalie appearing in sketch comedy Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops, member and leader of the Marvel Comics team, the X-Men Scott Tenorman, a character in the animated TV comedy South Park Scott Tracy in Thunderbirds ( TV series ) Scott Tyler in Anthony Horowitz 's novel series The Power of Five References ^ Jump up to : A Dictionary of English Surnames By Percy Hide Reaney, Richard Jump up ^ Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire by Bernard Burke p981 ^ Jump up to : The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America by David Dobson p129 Jump up ^ `` Scott Family Crest and History ''. Houseofnames.com. 2014 - 03 - 21. Retrieved 2014 - 03 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Clan / Family Histories ''. www.rampantscotland.com. Retrieved 4 January 2018. See also Scot ( given name ) Scot ( surname ) This page or section lists people that share the same given name or the same family name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_(name)&oldid=818614791 '' Categories : Given names Surnames English given names Scottish masculine given names Celtic - language surnames Hidden categories : Articles to be split from August 2016 All articles to be split All set index articles Talk Contents About Wikipedia Deutsch Slovenščina Edit links This page was last edited on 4 January 2018, at 15 : 52. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. 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Question: where does the last name scott originate from
Answer: Scottish