<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Origin </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Word / name </Th> <Td> Scotland </Td> </Tr> <P> 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 . </P> <P> 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 . </P>

Where does the last name scott originate from