Scott is a surname of

Scottish Scottish usually refers to something of, from, or related to Scotland, including: *Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family native to Scotland *Scottish English *Scottish national identity, the Scottish ide ...

origin.A Dictionary of English Surnames By Percy Hide Reaney, Richard It is first attributed to ''Uchtredus filius Scoti'' who is mentioned in the charter recording the foundation of

Holyrood Abbey Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by David I of Scotland. During the 15th century, the abbey guesthouse was developed into a royal residence, and after the Scottish Ref ...

and Selkirk in 1120, the border Riding clans who settled Peeblesshire in the 10th century and the family lineage of the

Duke of Buccleuch Duke of Buccleuch (pronounced ), formerly also spelt Duke of Buccleugh, is a title in the Peerage of Scotland created twice on 20 April 1663, first for James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth and second suo jure for his wife Anne Scott, 4th Cou ...

Etymology and history of the surname

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.The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America by David Dobson p129 Scott is one of the twelve most common surnames in Scotland.

Clan Scott Clan Scott is a Scottish clan and is recognised as such by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.Way, George and Squire, Romily. ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council ...

was 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 neighbouring clans. The surname appears in Kent, England by the 14th century, the family of Scot's Hall being a notable example. Descent is thought to be from Alexander de Balliol or William de Balliol le Scot, brothers of John de Balliol King of Scotland, or from retainers of

King David I of Scotland David I or Dauíd mac Maíl Choluim (Modern: ''Daibhidh I mac haoilChaluim''; – 24 May 1153) was a 12th-century ruler who was Prince of the Cumbrians from 1113 to 1124 and later King of Scotland from 1124 to 1153. The youngest son of Malco ...

who held lands from the Earl of Huntingdon. By the 17th century the name is first recorded in

Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ...

as a surname. There is no evidence the surname may have originated with the first

Gaelic Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Ca ...

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 The Kingdom of Scotland (; , ) was a sovereign state in northwest Europe traditionally said to have been founded in 843. Its territories expanded and shrank, but it came to occupy the northern third of the island of Great Britain, sharing a la ...

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

* Reginald Scot, author of "The Discoverie of Witchcraft" * Scot's Hall, a landed family based in Kent, England *

Scott (baseball) Thirty-four individuals who played professional baseball at the major league level before 1900 lack identified given names (there are hundreds of other players of which this is true from the twentieth-century Negro leagues). All 34 played between 1 ...

, 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 footballer *

Adam Scott (golfer) Adam Derek Scott (born 16 July 1980) is an Australian professional golfer who plays mainly on the PGA Tour. He was the World No. 1 ranked golfer, from mid-May to August 2014. He has won 31 professional tournaments around the world (3 being un ...

(born 1980), Australian golfer * Adam Scott (actor) (born 1973), American actor *

Adrian Gilbert Scott Adrian Gilbert Scott (6 August 1882 – 23 April 1963) was an English ecclesiastical architect. Early life Scott was the grandson of Sir Gilbert Scott ( George Gilbert Scott), son of George Gilbert Scott, Jr. (founder of Watts & Company in ...

(1882–1963), English ecclesiastical architect *

Adrienne Williams Scott Adrienne Williams Scott is an American ophthalmologist specialized in diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes, and macular degeneration. She is chief of the Wilmer Eye Institute in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. She is an associate profess ...

, American ophthalmologist *

Alexander Walker Scott Alexander Walker Scott (10 November 1800 – 1 November 1883) was an Australian entomologist mainly interested in butterflies. Scott was the son of Dr Helenus and Augusta Maria Scott. He was born in Bombay, India and was educated at Bath Gramm ...

(1800–1883), entomologist *

Alfred Angas Scott Alfred Angas Scott (1875–1923) was a British motorcycle designer, inventor and founder of the Scott Motorcycle Company. A prolific inventor, he took out over 50 patents between 1897 and 1920, mostly concerning two-stroke engines and road vehic ...

(1875–1923), British motorcycle designer, founder of the Scott Motorcycle Company * Allan Scott, several people *

Amber Scott Amber Scott is an Australian ballet dancer. She is a principal artist at The Australian Ballet. Early life Scott was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia. She started dance classes at age three and ballet at age five. She also attended jazz ...

, Australian ballet dancer * Andrew Scott, several people *

Ann London Scott Ann London Scott (1929-1975) was an American feminist. She founded the Buffalo chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). As legislative vice president of the national organization in the early 1970s, she led the effort to ratify the ...

(1929–1975), American feminist * Anne Firor Scott (1921–2019), American historian *

Barbara Ann Scott Barbara Ann Scott (May 9, 1928 – September 30, 2012) was a Canadian figure skater. She was the 1948 Olympic champion, a two-time World champion (1947–1948), and a four-time Canadian national champion (1944–46, 48) in ladies' singles. Kn ...

(1928–2012), Canadian figure-skater * Barry Scott, several people *

Beckie Scott Rebecca "Beckie" Scott, (born August 1, 1974) is a Canadian retired cross-country skier. She is Chair of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Committee, and served as an International Olympic Committee member by virtue of being elected ...

(born 1974), Canadian cross-country skier * Ben Scott (disambiguation), several people * Benjamin Scott (1814–1892), Chamberlain of London * Bill Scott, several people *

Bobby Scott (U.S. politician) Robert Cortez Scott (born April 30, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the dean of Virginia's congressional delegation and the first Filipino Am ...

(born 1947), American politician from Virginia * Bon Scott (1946–1980), Scottish-born Australian rock musician, AC/DC *

Boston Scott Boston Scott (born April 27, 1995) is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and professional ''Rocket League'' esports player of Dignitas. He played college football at Louisiana Tec ...

(born 1995), American football player * Brandon Scott (born 1981), American actor, voice actor and producer * Bruce Scott, several people *

Byron Scott Byron Antom Scott (born March 28, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a player, Scott won three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during their S ...

(born 1961), American basketball coach *

Byron N. Scott Byron Nicholson Scott (March 21, 1903 – December 21, 1991) was an American lawyer and politician. The Democrat Scott served as the second United States Representative for California's 18th congressional district for two terms, from 1935 to 1939. ...

(1903–1991), American lawyer and politician *

Camilla Scott Camilla Eves (born Camilla Scott, July 12, 1961) is a Canadian actress and television host. Career Scott's first starring role was the lead in ''Evita'' at the Limelight Dinner Theatre, a role she landed before she turned 25. Because her agent i ...

(born 1961), Canadian actress and television hostess * Campbell Scott (born 1961), American actor, director, producer and voice artist *

Carlo Scott Carlo Scott (born 5 June 1980 in Cape Town, Western Cape) is a South African association football Forward (association football)#Striker, striker who played in the Premier Soccer League for Cape Town Spurs, Ajax Cape Town, Mamelodi Sundowns, Sun ...

,(born 1980), South African Footballer *

Clara H. Scott Clara H. Scott (December 3, 1841 – June 21, 1897), née Fiske, was an American composer, hymnwriter and publisher. She was the first woman to publish a volume of anthems, the ''Royal Anthem Book'', in 1882. Scott was also well known for her hym ...

(1841–1897), American composer, hymnwriter and publisher * Clive Scott (1945–2009), British musician and songwriter *

Corey Scott Corey L. Scott (December 28, 1968 – February 8, 1997) was an American stunt performer and professional motorcycle stunt rider. Scott died during a live stunt in front of a crowd of around 30,000 spectators at the Orange Bowl stadium in Miami, F ...

(1968–1997), American motorcycle stunt rider *

Cyril Scott Cyril Meir Scott (27 September 1879 – 31 December 1970) was an English composer, writer, poet, and occultist. He created around four hundred musical compositions including piano, violin, cello concertos, symphonies, and operas. He also wrot ...

(1879–1970), English composer, writer, and poet *

Da'Mari Scott Da'Mari Scott (born August 8, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Fresno State. Early years Scott spent his early years in Muskegon, Michigan. As a teenager, he moved to Los Angeles, C ...

(born 1995), American football player * Dana Scott (born 1932), American mathematician *

Daniel Scott (writer) Daniel Scott (born November 17, 1963) is an American novelist and short story writer best known for his discussions of marginalized characters of American society. He has also been cited as an "almost post-gay" writer in that he sometimes employs ...

(born 1963), American writer *

Danielle Scott-Arruda Danielle Racquel Scott-Arruda (born October 1, 1972) is an American-Brazilian indoor volleyball player. She has played at the 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and the 2012 Summer Olympics, breaking a U.S. female volleyball athlete record for Olympic ap ...

(née Scott) (born 1972), American Olympic indoor volleyball player * Darrell Scott (born 1959), American songwriter * Darryl Scott (born 1968), American baseball player and coach * David Scott, several people *

Deborah Lynn Scott Deborah Lynn Scott (born 1954), also known as Deborah Scott is a costume designer and set designer, best known for her work in James Cameron's directorial venture ''Titanic'' which won her the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Her firs ...

(born 1954), American costume designer *

Delontae Scott Delontae Scott (born January 21, 1997) is an American football outside linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at SMU. College career Scott was a member of the SMU Mustangs for fi ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Devon Scott Devon Patricia Scott (born November 29, 1958) is a former American actress and daughter of actor/producer George C. Scott. She starred in the first season of ''The Tony Randall Show'', which ran from 1976 to 1978; she was replaced for the secon ...

(born 1958), American actress * Devon Scott (basketball) (born 1994), American basketball player * Dick Scott, several people * Doug Scott (born 1941), English mountaineer * Douglas Scott (born 1926), writer of thrillers often based during the Second World War * Dred Scott (c. 1799 – 1858), American slave, subject of famous 19th-century US Supreme Court case * Drew Scott (born 1978), Canadian television personality * Duncan Campbell Scott (1862–1947), Canadian bureaucrat, poet, and writer *

Durand Scott Durand Christopher Scott (born February 22, 1990) is a Jamaican-American professional basketball player for Maccabi Ashdod B.C. of the Liga Leumit. Born in New York City, Scott played for Rice High School, before enrolling in the University of Mi ...

, Jamaican-American basketball player for

Maccabi Ashdod B.C. Maccabi Ashdod B.C. ( he, מכבי אשדוד) is a professional basketball team based in the port city of Ashdod, Israel. The team currently plays in the Israeli National League. History The team was founded in 1961 by "Maccabi Ashdod Sports ...

of the Liga Leumit * Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville (1817–1879), French printer and bookseller, inventor of the phonautograph, the earliest known sound recording device * Edward Scott, several people * Eleanor Scott, British archaeologist *

Elisabeth Scott Elisabeth Whitworth Scott (20 September 1898 – 19 June 1972) was a British architect who designed the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, England. This was the first important public building in Britain to be designed by a ...

(1898–1972), British architect * Elizabeth Scott, several people *

Emily Scott (DJ) Emily Scott (born 1983) is an Australians, Australian model, DJ, record producer, and television personality. Career She appeared in the visuals of Robbie Williams' spring 2006 tour, and in a remake of the "Rock DJ" music video. She was the face ...

(born 1983), Australian model, disk jockey, record producer, and television personality *

Eric Oswald Gale Scott Eric Oswald Gale Scott (b. 18 October 1899 at Launceston, Tasmania, d. 24 June 1986 at Launceston) was an Australian teacher, museum director, ichthyologist and pacifist. He was the director of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launcest ...

(1899-1986), Australian zoologist, teacher and pacifist, son of Herbert Hedley Scott * Eva Mae Fleming Scott (1926–2019), American pharmacist, businesswoman, and politician *

Ernest Scott Sir Ernest Scott (21 June 1867 – 6 December 1939) was an Australian historian and professor of history at the University of Melbourne from 1913 to 1936. Early life Scott was born in Northampton, England, on 21 June 1867, the son of Hannah ...

(1867–1939), Australian historian *

Eugenie Carol Scott Eugenie Carol Scott (born October 24, 1945) is an American physical anthropologist, a former university professor and educator who has been active in opposing the teaching of young Earth creationism and intelligent design in schools. She coined ...

(born 1945), American physical anthropologist * Frederick Scott, several people * Gary Scott, several people * Gene Scott (1929–2005), American pastor, religious broadcaster, and teacher * George Scott, several people * Gregory K. Scott (1948-2021), American judge *

Gustavus Scott Gustavus Scott (1753 – December 25, 1800) was an American lawyer who served in several legislative capacities in Maryland Maryland ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia ...

(1753–1800), American lawyer and public official from Maryland *

Gustavus H. Scott Gustavus Hall Scott (13 June 1812 – 23 March 1882) was an officer in the United States Navy who served in the Second Seminole War and the American Civil War. He rose to the rank of rear admiral and late in his career was commander-in-chief of ...

(1812–1882), United States Navy admiral *

Guy C. Scott Guy C. Scott (August 14, 1863 – May 24, 1909) was an American jurist and politician. Born in Bald Bluff, Illinois, Scott went to Knox College (Illinois), Knox College, in Galesburg, Illinois. He then studied law and was admitted to the Illinois ...

(1863–1909), American jurist *

Hal Scott Harold Dwight Scott (July 8, 1923 – September 21, 2010) was an American sportscaster. He worked primarily at Minneapolis's television station WCCO-TV in 1960s and 1970s. He also worked for CBS. He was the television voice for the Minnesota Vik ...

(1923–2010), American sportscaster *

Hardie Scott Hardie Scott (June 7, 1907 – November 2, 1999) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Hardie Scott, son of John Roger Kirkpatrick Scott, was born in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the ...

(1907–1999), United States congressman from Pennsylvania * Harold Scott, several people *

Herbert Scott Herbert Carnell Scott (born January 18, 1953) is a former American football guard and offensive tackle in the National Football League. He attended Floyd E. Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, and went on to star at the Virginia Union Univers ...

, several people *

Hermon Hosmer Scott Hermon Hosmer Scott (March 28, 1909 – April 13, 1975, aged 66) was a pioneer in the Hi-Fi industry and founder of H.H. Scott, Inc. Scott graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta frat ...

(1909–1975), American hi-fi engineer *

Hew Scott Hew Scott (1791–1872) was a minister of the Church of Scotland parish of Anstruther Wester. He is largely remembered as a religious researcher and author. His "magnum opus" is the comprehensive, multi-volume work, ''Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae ...

(1791–1872), Scottish church minister and author * Hillary Scott (singer) (born 1986), American singer-songwriter, Lady Antebellum *

Hillary Scott (actress) Hillary Scott is an American former pornographic actress. Career Scott starred in the 2007 film ''Corruption'' which won seven AVN Awards, including Best Actress – Video. She replaced Jessica Sweet in the role of "Britney Rears" for t ...

(born 1983), American actress * Hugh Scott (1900–1994), American lawyer and United States congressman and senator from Pennsylvania *

Hugh L. Scott Major General Hugh Lenox Scott (September 22, 1853 – April 30, 1934) was a United States Army officer. A West Point graduate of 1876, he served as superintendent of West Point from 1906 to 1910 and as Chief of Staff of the United States Army f ...

(1853–1934), United States Army general and Chief of Staff *

Ian Scott (Ontario politician) Ian Gilmour Scott (July 13, 1934October 10, 2006) was a Canadian politician and lawyer. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1985 to 1992 who represented the downtown Toronto ridings of St. David and St. George� ...

(1934–2006), Canadian politician from Ontario, Attorney-General of Ontario from 1985 to 1990 * Isaac Scott (musician) (1945–2001), American blues guitarist and singer *

Jacqueline Scott Jacqueline Sue Scott (June 25, 1931 – July 23, 2020) was an American actress who appeared on Broadway and in several films, but mostly guest starred in more than 100 television programs. Biography The daughter of John and Maxine Scott, she set ...

(1931–2020), American actress *

Jake Scott Jacob E. Scott III (July 20, 1945 – November 19, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a free safety and punt returner from 1970 to 1978 for the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NF ...

, several people *

Jaleel Scott Jaleel Scott (born February 23, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at New Mexico State Aggies football, New Mexico State, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the ...

(born 1995), American football player *

James Scott James Scott may refer to: Entertainment * James Scott (composer) (1885–1938), African-American ragtime composer * James Scott (director) (born 1941), British filmmaker * James Scott (actor) (born 1979), British television actor * James Scott (Sh ...

, several people *

Jamie Scott (basketball) Jamie Scott (née ''Weisner'') (born August 9, 1994) is an American/Canadian professional basketball player, previously playing for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted 17th overall by the C ...

(born 1994), American–Canadian women's player * Jason Scott, several people *

Jerry Scott (curler) Jerry Scott is an American curler from Hibbing, Minnesota. He is a and a four-time United States men's curling champion (1976, 1977, 1980, 1984). Awards * United States Curling Association Hall of Fame The United States Curling Associati ...

, American curler * Jill Scott (born 1972), American singer-songwriter *

Jill Scott (footballer) Jill Louise Scott (born 2 February 1987) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. The FIFA technical report into the 2011 Women's World Cup described Scott as one of England's four outstanding players; " nenerge ...

(born 1987), association footballer *

Jim Scott (footballer) James Scott (born 21 August 1940 in Falkirk) is a retired footballer who won one cap for Scotland and played for Hibernian, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Falkirk and Hamilton Academical. Scott was part of the Newcastle team that won the ...

(born 1940), Scottish footballer *

Jimmy Scott James Victor Scott (July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Little Jimmy Scott or Jimmy Scott, was an American jazz vocalist known for his high natural contralto voice and his sensitivity on ballads and love songs. After ...

(1925–2014), American jazz vocalist *

J. K. Scott John Kimball Scott III (born October 30, 1995) is an American football punter for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth rou ...

(born 1996), American football player * Jo-Vaughn Scott (born 1995), American rapper and actor known professionally as Joey Badass *

Joanna Scott Joanna Scott (born June 22, 1960) is an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. Her award-winning fiction is known for its wide-ranging subject matter and its incorporation of historical figures into imagined narratives. A native of ...

(born 1960), American author, professor at the University of Rochester *

John Scott John Scott may refer to: Academics * John Scott (1639–1695), English clergyman and devotional writer * John Witherspoon Scott (1800–1892), American minister, college president, and father of First Lady Caroline Harrison * John Work Scott (180 ...

, several people * Josh Scott (born 1985), English footballer *

Josh Scott (basketball) Josh Scott (born July 13, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for Yokohama B-Corsairs of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball at the University of Colorado under Tad Boyle, where he was an All-Pac-12 Conference pla ...

(born 1993), American basketball player * Josiah Scott, several people *

Julia H. Scott Julia H. Scott (, Kinney; November 4, 1809 – March 5, 1842) was an American author who had the distinction of being the Poet of Sheshequin. She wrote numerous articles of prose and poetry, which were published in many of the most popular litera ...

(1809–1842), American poet * Kathryn Leigh Scott, American actress and writer * Katie Scott (born 1958), British art historian *

Kaye Scott Kaye Scott (born 2 June 1984) is an Australian boxer who is active as an elite amateur athlete. She is currently ranked 3rd internationally in the women's light heavy division after winning silver at the 2016 Women's World Championships in Asta ...

, Australian boxer * Kenneth E. Scott, American lawyer * Larry Scott (bodybuilder) (1938–2014), American bodybuilder *

Lation Scott Lation (Ligon) Scott (December 25, 1893 – December 2, 1917) was an African Americans, African American lynching victim suspected of raping a white woman in Dyer County, Tennessee. Scott was tortured, mutilated and burned alive by a mob on ...

(1893-1917), African American lynching victim *

Lawrence Scott Lawrence Scott FRSL (born in Trinidad, 1943) is a novelist and short-story writer from Trinidad and Tobago, who divides his time between London and Port of Spain. He has also worked as a teacher of English and Drama at schools in London and i ...

(born 1943), Trinidadian writer * Lee Scott, several people *

Lefty Scott Marshall "Lefty" Scott (July 15, 1915 – March 3, 1964) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945. The 29-year-old rookie was a native of Roswell, New Mexico. Scott is one of many ballplayers who onl ...

(1915–1964), American baseball player *

Lewis Allaire Scott Lewis Allaire Scott (February 11, 1759 – March 17, 1798) was an American politician. Life He was the son of John Morin Scott and Helena Rutgers Scott. On January 18, 1785, he married Julianna Sitgreaves (sister of Samuel Sitgreaves), and thei ...

(1759–1798), American politician, New York Secretary of State, 1789–93 * Lizabeth Scott (1922–2015), American actress *

Lottie B. Scott Lottie B. Scott (born November 5, 1936) is an American civic leader and civil rights advocate who is a past president and co-founder of the NAACP branch in Norwich, Connecticut. Life and education Eldest of eight children, Scott was born to J ...

(born 1936), American civic leader and civil rights advocate *

Mabel Julienne Scott Mabel Julienne Scott (November 2, 1892 – October 1, 1976) was an American stage and silent movie actress. Biography Scott was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Joseph and Martie Scott, of French and Norwegian heritage. A graduate of No ...

(1892–1976), American actress * Maddy Scott, Canadian person who has been missing since 2011 * Margaret Scott, several people * Martha Scott (1912–2003), American actress *

Matthew Scott Matthew or Matt Scott may refer to: Sports *Matthew Scott (footballer, born 1867) (1867–1897), English footballer for Sunderland *Matthew Scott (footballer, born 1872) (1872–?), Scottish footballer (Airdrieonians FC and Scotland) *Matthew Scott ...

, several people * Michael Scott, several people * Montagu Scott (1818–1900), English Conservative politician, Member of Parliament for East Sussex from 1874 to 1880 *

Montague Scott Montague Scott, also known as "Montagu Scott", was a London born artist, photographer and cartoonist. He emigrated to Australia 1855 and was the official photographer for the Duke of Edinburgh's visit in 1868. He was cartoonist for the ''Sydn ...

(1835–1909), Australian artist *

Morrys Scott Morrys James Scott (born 17 December 1970) is a Welsh former professional footballer. He made a total 32 appearances in The Football League between 1989 and 1993 before moving into the Welsh Premier League. Career Despite being born in Swansea ...

(born 1970), Welsh footballer *

Munro Briggs Scott Munro Briggs Scott (29 April 1889 – 12 April 1917) was a Scottish botanist and British officer killed in WW I. After education at Buckhaven High School, Scott graduated from the University of Edinburgh with MA and BSc. He was an assistant bota ...

(1889–1917), Scottish botanist and British officer *

Naomi Scott Naomi Scott (born 6 May 1993) is an English actress and singer. Born in Hounslow, she rose to prominence for her performances in the television film '' Lemonade Mouth'' (2011) and the science fiction series '' Terra Nova'' (2011). In 2015, Scree ...

(born 1993), English actress and singer *

Nell Scott Nell Scott Chadwick was a Democratic politician from the U.S. territory of Alaska. She was the first woman to serve in the Alaska Territorial Legislature, serving a single term in the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives from 1937 to 1939. ...

, American politician * Nick Scott, multiple people * Niles Scott (born 1995), American football player *

Olive Scott Olive Scott FRCP ( Sharpe; 25 June 1924 – 4 March 2007) was an English paediatric cardiologist. She was the first person in Britain appointed to a consultant position in paediatric cardiology. Early life Olive Sharpe was born on 25 June 1924 ...

(1924–2007), English paediatric cardiologist *

Otho Scott Otho Scott (1796/7 - March 9, 1864) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County from 1838 to 1843. Career Otho Scott worked as a lawyer in Maryland. He was the c ...

(died 1864), American politician and lawyer * Pamela Scott Wilkie (born 1937), British artist * Patrick Scott, several people * Percy Scott (1853–1924), British admiral and naval gunnery pioneer * Peter Scott, several people * Phil Scott (1900–1983), English boxer * Phil Scott, American politician, Governor of Vermont * Philippa Scott (1918–2010), British champion of wildlife conservation * Rachel Scott (1981–1999), American murder victim, the first shot in the Columbine massacre * Rachel Scott (women's education reformer) née Cook (1848 – 1905), British women's education reformer, who promoted equality for women. * Rachel Wacholder Scott (1975–), American beach volleyball player *

Randolph Scott George Randolph Scott (January 23, 1898 – March 2, 1987) was an American film actor whose career spanned the years from 1928 to 1962. As a leading man for all but the first three years of his cinematic career, Scott appeared in a variety of ...

(1898–1987), American actor * Ray Scott, several people * Raymond Scott (1908–1994), American composer, band leader, pianist, engineer, recording studio maverick, and electronic instrument inventor * Richard Scott, several people *

Rick Scott Richard Lynn Scott ( Myers, born December 1, 1952) is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Florida since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 45th governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019. Scott ...

(born 1952), American businessman and politician, US Senator, Governor of Florida *

Ridley Scott Sir Ridley Scott (born 30 November 1937) is a British film director and producer. Directing, among others, science fiction films, his work is known for its atmospheric and highly concentrated visual style. Scott has received many accolades thr ...

(born 1937), English film director and producer, brother of Tony * Robert Scott, several people *

Rodney Scott (actor) Rodney Scott (born February 17, 1978, in Washington, DC, U.S.) is an American actor best known for playing David Cassidy/Keith Partridge in the 1999 television movie '' Come On Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story'', and William 'Will' Krudski, o ...

(born 1978), American actor *

Rodney Scott (pitmaster) Rodney Scott (born 1971) is an American chef and whole-hog barbecue pitmaster from Hemingway, South Carolina. In 2018 Scott was named Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation, only the second pitmaster to win a James Beard chef award. ...

(born 1971). American chef and barbecue pitmaster *

Romano Scott Romano Scott (born 4 January 1985 in Cape Town, Western Cape) is a South African football (soccer) midfielder and striker for Premier Soccer League club Engen Santos. He hails from Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats.Married to Jill Scott and ...

,(born 1985), South African Footballer *

Ronald Bodley Scott Sir Ronald Bodley Scott (10 September 1906 – 12 May 1982) was an English haematologist and expert on therapy for leukaemia and lymphoma. Biography After education at Marlborough College, he matriculated at Brasenose College, Oxford, where in ...

(1906–1982), English physician *

Samuel Gilbert Scott Samuel Gilbert Scott (c. 1813 – January 11, 1841) was an American daredevil who was killed performing a stunt at Waterloo Bridge in London, England. Scott was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and served in the United States Navy, where he b ...

(c. 1813–1841), American daredevil * Seann William Scott (born 1976), American film actor * Sonny Scott, American country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter *

Selina Scott Selina Mary Scott (born 13 May 1951) is an English television presenter who co-hosted the first dedicated breakfast television programme in the UK before crossing the Atlantic to join '' West 57th'', a prime-time current-affairs show broadcast f ...

(born 1951), English television news presenter *

Septimus Edwin Scott Septimus Edwin Scott (1879–1965), who signed his name Sep E. Scott,Norman Wright and David Ashford, ''Masters of Fun and Thrills: The British Comic Artists Vol 1'', Norman Wright (pub.), 2008, pp. 170-179 was a British painter, illustrator and ...

(1879–1965), English painter * Sherie Rene Scott (born 1967), American actress, singer, and writer * Sophie Scott (born 1994), British singer-songwriter, Sophie and the Giants * Stephen Scott (writer) (1948–2011), American Anabaptist writer * Stuart Scott (1965–2015), American sports journalist *

Tanner Scott Tanner Alexander Scott (born July 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017. Amateur career Scott graduated from Howland ...

(born 1994), American baseball player *

Tayler Scott Tayler James Scott (born June 1, 1992) is a South African professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres and in Nippon Profess ...

(born 1992), South African baseball player * T.J. Scott, actor *

Thomas Scott Thomas Scott may refer to: Australia * Thomas Hobbes Scott (1783–1860), Anglican clergyman and first Archdeacon of New South Wales * Thomas Scott (Australian politician) (1865–1946), member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly * Thomas Sco ...

, several people * Tim Scott (born 1965), American politician, US Senator from South Carolina *

Tommy Scott (coach) Thomas Lawrence Scott (October 9, 1907 – June 1962) was the very first head coach of the Old Dominion Monarchs football (then known as the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary) team (then known as the "Braves"), which was establis ...

(1907–1962), American college sports coach *

Tony Scott Anthony David Leighton Scott (21 June 1944 – 19 August 2012) was an English film director and producer. He was known for directing highly successful action and thriller films such as ''Top Gun'' (1986), ''Beverly Hills Cop II'' (1987), ''Day ...

(1944–2012), English film director and producer, brother of Ridley * Trent Scott (born 1994), American football player * Tyler Scott (born 1985), Canadian football player *

Vernon Scott Vernon Keith Scott II (born September 11, 1997) is an American football free safety who is a free agent. He played college football at TCU. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers. College career Scott p ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832), was a Scottish novelist, poet, playwright and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels ''Ivanhoe'', ''Rob Roy (n ...

, several people * Wendi Michelle Scott (born 1975), American criminal convicted of abusing her daughter in a case of Münchausen syndrome by proxy * Willard Scott (1934–2021), American actor, author, media personality, clown, and comedian * William Scott, several people *

Winfield Scott Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early s ...

(1786–1866), United States Army general and US presidential candidate * Zachary Scott (1914–1965), American actor

Fictional characters

* Alan Scott, Golden Age Green Lantern * Heather Scott, a character in the 1989 American action comedy movie ''

Speed Zone ''Speed Zone'' (also known as ''Cannonball Fever'' and ''Cannonball Run III'') is a 1989 American action comedy film set around an illegal cross-country race (inspired by the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash). The plot fo ...

'' * Michael Scott (The Office), character in ''The Office'' * Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, character in ''Star Trek'' * Jason Lee Scott, a character in the American TV show ''

Power Rangers ''Power Rangers'' is an entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live-action superhero television series, based on the Japanese tokusatsu franchise ''Super Sentai''. Produced first by Saban Entertainment, second by BVS Entert ...

'' *

Lucas Scott Lucas Eugene Scott is a fictional character and the main protagonist from The WB /CW television series ''One Tree Hill'' created by Mark Schwahn and portrayed by Chad Michael Murray. Lucas is a talented basketball player and writer. He is rival ...

Nathan Scott Nathan Royal Scott is a fictional character from the CW television series ''One Tree Hill'' created by Mark Schwahn and portrayed by James Lafferty. Following Lucas Scott's departure, Nathan became the main character and central figure of the sh ...

Haley James Scott ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served as ...

and

James Lucas Scott ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served as ...

, characters in ''One Tree Hill'' on CW

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