Scott is a surname of Scottish 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 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 The Anglo-Scottish border () is a border separating Scotland and England which runs for between Marshall Meadows Bay on the east coast and the Solway Firth in the west. The surrounding area is sometimes referred to as "the Borderlands". The ...

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 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 Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces the ...

by the 14th century, the family of

Scot's Hall Scot's Hall (or Scott's Hall) was a country house in Smeeth, between Ashford and Folkestone in southeast England. It was the property of a gentry family, the Scotts. The first known resident was Sir John Scott (born 1436), who married Caroline ...

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 who held lands from the

Earl of Huntingdon Earl of Huntingdon is a title which has been created several times in the Peerage of England. The medieval title (1065 creation) was associated with the ruling house of Scotland ( David of Scotland). The seventh and most recent creation dates t ...

. 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 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 l ...

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 Reginald Scot (or Scott) ( – 9 October 1599) was an Englishman and Member of Parliament, the author of '' The Discoverie of Witchcraft'', which was published in 1584. It was written against the belief in witches, to show that witchcraft di ...

, author of "The Discoverie of Witchcraft" *

, a landed family based in Kent, England * 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) Aaron James Scott (born 18 July 1986) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for NZFC side Waitakere United and has represented New Zealand under 23 at the Olympics and played for the senior side, the All Whites. International career He was in ...

(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) Adam Paul Scott (born April 3, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and podcaster. He is known for his role as Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom ''Parks and Recreation'' for which he was twice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Aw ...

(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 1 ...

(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 (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 Anne Firor Scott (April 24, 1921 – February 5, 2019) was an American historian, specializing in the history of women and of the South. Early life and education Scott was born April 24, 1921, in Montezuma, Georgia. In 1941 she graduated summa c ...

(1921–2019), American historian * Barbara Ann Scott (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) Ben Scott may refer to: * Ben Scott (cricketer) Benjamin James Matthew Scott (born 4 August 1981) is a former English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He was born in Isleworth in the London Borough of Houns ...

, several people *

Benjamin Scott Benjamin Scott FRAS (15 April 1814 – 17 January 1892) served as the Chamberlain of London from 1858 until his death. As well as an enduring figure in the life of the city, he was also a committed social activist of the age, collaborating with ...

(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 Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott (9 July 1946 – 19 February 1980) was an Australian singer and songwriter. He was the lead vocalist and lyricist of the hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. Born in Forfar in Angus, Scotlan ...

(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 T ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Brandon Scott Brandon Maurice Scott (born April 8, 1984) is an American politician serving as the mayor of Baltimore, Maryland since 2020. The city of Baltimore uses a strong mayor-council structure for their government, meaning Scott holds strong mayoral po ...

(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 ...

(born 1961), American basketball coach * Byron N. Scott (1903–1991), American lawyer and politician * Camilla Scott (born 1961), Canadian actress and television hostess *

Campbell Scott Campbell Scott (born July 19, 1961) is an American actor, producer and director. His roles include Steve Dunne in '' Singles'', Mark Usher in '' House of Cards'', Joseph Tobin in ''Damages'', and Richard Parker in '' The Amazing Spider-Man'' an ...

(born 1961), American actor, director, producer and voice artist * Carlo Scott,(born 1980), South African Footballer * Clara H. Scott (1841–1897), American composer, hymnwriter and publisher *

Clive Scott Jigsaw was an English pop rock band best known for their 1975 hit "Sky High". The band was fronted by the singer-songwriter duo of Clive Scott and Des Dyer for most of its life. Following Scott's death in 2009, it has been the platform for Dye ...

(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, ...

(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 (born 1995), American football player *

Dana Scott Dana Stewart Scott (born October 11, 1932) is an American logician who is the emeritus Hillman University Professor of Computer Science, Philosophy, and Mathematical Logic at Carnegie Mellon University; he is now retired and lives in Berkeley, Ca ...

(born 1932), American mathematician * Daniel Scott (writer) (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 James Darrell Scott, known as Darrell Scott (born August 6, 1959), is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The son of musician Wayne Scott, he moved as a child to East Gary, Indiana (known today as Lake Station, Indiana). ...

(born 1959), American songwriter *

Darryl Scott Darryl Nelson Scott (born August 6, 1968) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the California Angels. High school and colleg ...

(born 1968), American baseball player and coach *

David Scott David Randolph Scott (born June 6, 1932) is an American retired test pilot and NASA astronaut who was the seventh person to walk on the Moon. Selected as part of the third group of astronauts in 1963, Scott flew to space three times and ...

, several people * Deborah Lynn Scott (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 (born 1958), American actress *

Devon Scott (basketball) Devon Henry Scott (born April 7, 1994) is an American basketball player for Daegu KOGAS Pegasus of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). He is a 6 ft 9 in (206 m), 215 lb (98 kg) forward/center. Scott is from Columbus, Ohi ...

(born 1994), American basketball player * Dick Scott, several people *

Doug Scott Douglas Keith Scott (29 May 19417 December 2020) was an English mountaineer, noted for being on the team that made the first ascent of the south-west face of Mount Everest on 24 September 1975. In receiving one of mountaineering's highest hon ...

(born 1941), English mountaineer * Douglas Scott (born 1926), writer of thrillers often based during the Second World War *

Dred Scott Dred Scott (c. 1799 – September 17, 1858) was an enslaved African American man who, along with his wife, Harriet, unsuccessfully sued for freedom for themselves and their two daughters in the '' Dred Scott v. Sandford'' case of 1857, popula ...

(c. 1799 – 1858), American slave, subject of famous 19th-century US Supreme Court case *

Drew Scott Andrew Alfred Scott (born April 28, 1978) is a Canadian reality television personality, best known as the co-host (along with his identical twin brother Jonathan), on the TV series '' Property Brothers''. The home-renovation program, which is ...

(born 1978), Canadian television personality *

Duncan Campbell Scott Duncan Campbell Scott (August 2, 1862 – December 19, 1947) was a Canadian civil servant and poet and prose writer. With Charles G.D. Roberts, Bliss Carman, and Archibald Lampman, he is classed as one of Canada's Confederation Poets. A career ...

(1862–1947), Canadian bureaucrat, poet, and writer * Durand Scott, Jamaican-American basketball player for Maccabi Ashdod B.C. of the

Liga Leumit Liga Leumit ( he, ליגה לאומית, lit. ''National League'') is the second division of the Israeli Football League, and below its Premier League. Structure There are 16 clubs in the league. At the end of each season, the two lowest-place ...

Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville (; 25 April 1817 – 26 April 1879) was a French printer, bookseller and inventor. He invented the earliest known sound recording device, the phonautograph, which was patented in France on 25 March 1858 . ...

(1817–1879), French printer and bookseller, inventor of the phonautograph, the earliest known sound recording device * Edward Scott, several people *

Eleanor Scott Eleanor Roberta Scott (''née'' Ettles, born 23 July 1951) is a Scottish politician and physician. She was Scottish Greens Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Highlands and Islands from 2003–2007, then female co-convener of the pa ...

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

Emily Scott (DJ) Emily Scott (born 1983) is an 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 of Lipton I ...

(born 1983), Australian model, disk jockey, record producer, and television personality * Eric Oswald Gale Scott (1899-1986), Australian zoologist, teacher and pacifist, son of Herbert Hedley Scott *

Eva Mae Fleming Scott Eva Mae Fleming Scott (May 6, 1926 – March 28, 2019) was an American pharmacist, businesswoman and politician from Virginia. Despite redistricting problems, she served four consecutive two-year terms as delegate in the Virginia General Assembl ...

(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 (born 1945), American physical anthropologist * Frederick Scott, several people * Gary Scott, several people *

Gene Scott William Eugene Scott (August 14, 1929 – February 21, 2005) was an American minister and teacher who served for almost 50 years as a pastor and broadcaster in Los Angeles, California. He pastored the Faith Center and Wescott Christian Center ...

(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 during and after the American Revolutionary War, as well as farmed in Fairfax County, Virginia, and served as on ...

(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 (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 Vi ...

(1923–2010), American sportscaster * Hardie Scott (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 Unive ...

, 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 fra ...

(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) (born 1983), American actress *

Hugh Scott Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. (November 11, 1900 – July 21, 1994) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1959 and in the U.S. Senate, from 195 ...

(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) 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. Georg ...

(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 se ...

(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 (born 1995), American football player * James Scott, 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 Jason Scott Sadofsky (born September 13, 1970), more commonly known as Jason Scott, is an American archivist, historian of technology, filmmaker, performer, and actor. Scott has been known by the online pseudonyms Sketch, SketchCow, The Slipped ...

, 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; " nenerg ...

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

Joey Badass Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott (born January 20, 1995), known professionally as Joey Badass (stylized as Joey Bada$$), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. A native of Brooklyn, New York City, he is a founding member of the hip-hop collective Pr ...

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, 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 Kathryn Leigh Scott (born Marlene Kringstad;Biography:Kathryn Leigh Scott". Retrieved on September 28, 2010 January 26, 1943) is an American television and film actress and writer who is best remembered for playing several roles on ''Dark Shadows ...

, American actress and writer *

Katie Scott Rachael Katherine Hannah Scott, Lady Deuchar (born 25 February 1958) is a British art historian, and Professor in the History of Art, Courtauld Institute of Art, since 2014. She was born in New York on 25 February 1958, the daughter of diplomat ...

(born 1958), British art historian * Kaye Scott, Australian boxer * Kenneth E. Scott, American lawyer *

Larry Scott (bodybuilder) Larry Dee Scott (October 12, 1938 March 8, 2014), nicknamed "The Legend" and "The Golden Boy," was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He won the inaugural 1965 Mr. Olympia competition and defended the crown at the 1966 Mr. Olympia cont ...

(1938–2014), American bodybuilder * Lation Scott (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 Lizabeth Virginia Scott (born Emma Matzo; September 29, 1921 – January 31, 2015) was an American actress, singer and model for the Walter Thornton Model Agency, known for her "smoky voice" and being "the most beautiful face of film noir durin ...

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

Martha Scott Martha Ellen Scott (September 22, 1912 – May 28, 2003) was an American actress. She was featured in major films such as Cecil B. DeMille's ''The Ten Commandments'' (1956), and William Wyler's '' Ben-Hur'' (1959), playing the mother of Charlto ...

(1912–2003), American actress * 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 (1835–1909), Australian artist * Morrys Scott (born 1970), Welsh footballer * Munro Briggs Scott (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 Party (United States), 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 Re ...

, American politician * Nick Scott, multiple people *

Niles Scott Niles Scott (born September 30, 1995) is an American football nose tackle for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He played college football at Frostburg State. College career Scott played four seasons for Division III Frostburg State, where he r ...

(born 1995), American football player * Olive Scott (1924–2007), English paediatric cardiologist * Otho Scott (died 1864), American politician and lawyer * Pamela Scott Wilkie (born 1937), British artist * Patrick Scott, several people *

Percy Scott Admiral Sir Percy Moreton Scott, 1st Baronet, (10 July 1853 – 18 October 1924) was a British Royal Navy officer and a pioneer in modern naval gunnery. During his career he proved to be an engineer and problem solver of some considerable f ...

(1853–1924), British admiral and naval gunnery pioneer *

Peter Scott Sir Peter Markham Scott, (14 September 1909 – 29 August 1989) was a British ornithologist, conservationist, painter, naval officer, broadcaster and sportsman. The only child of Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, he took an interest i ...

, several people *

Phil Scott Philip Brian Scott (born August 4, 1958) is an American politician, businessman and stock car racer who has served as the 82nd governor of Vermont since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected governor in the 2016 general electi ...

(1900–1983), English boxer *

, American politician, Governor of Vermont *

Philippa Scott Felicity Philippa, Lady Scott ( Talbot-Ponsonby; 22 November 1918 – 5 January 2010) was a British wildlife conservationist. Personal life Born in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Scott later moved to England, and worked in the code school at Bletc ...

(1918–2010), British champion of wildlife conservation *

Rachel Scott Rachel Joy Scott (August 5, 1981 – April 20, 1999) was an American student who was the first fatality of the Columbine High School massacre, in which 11 other students and a teacher were also murdered by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who th ...

(1981–1999), American murder victim, the first shot in the Columbine massacre *

Rachel Scott (women's education reformer) Rachel Scott, born Rachel Cook (8 March 1848 – 27 November 1905), was a British women's education reformer, based in Manchester, who organised and promoted equality for women. Early life and personal education Rachel Susan Cook came from ...

née Cook (1848 – 1905), British women's education reformer, who promoted equality for women. * Rachel Wacholder Scott (1975–), American beach volleyball player * Randolph Scott (1898–1987), American actor * Ray Scott, several people *

Raymond Scott Raymond Scott (born Harry Warnow; September 10, 1908 – February 8, 1994) was an American composer, band leader, pianist, record producer, and inventor of electronic instruments. Though Scott never scored cartoon soundtracks, his music is ...

(1908–1994), American composer, band leader, pianist, engineer, recording studio maverick, and electronic instrument inventor * Richard Scott, several people * Rick Scott (born 1952), American businessman and politician, US Senator, Governor of Florida * Ridley Scott (born 1937), English film director and producer, brother of Tony * Robert Scott, several people * Rodney Scott (actor) (born 1978), American actor * Rodney Scott (pitmaster) (born 1971). American chef and barbecue pitmaster * Romano Scott,(born 1985), South African Footballer * Ronald Bodley Scott (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 Seann William Scott (born October 3, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Steve Stifler in the '' American Pie'' franchise, and also for his role as Doug Glatt in both '' Goon'' and '' Goon: Last of the Enforcers''. He has al ...

(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 Sherie Rene Scott (born February 8, 1967)Some sources give 1969, but Scott herself, at thOfficial Sherie Rene Scott Myspace Pageand at Lovece, Frank"Sherie Rene Scott is caught up in the 'Rapture'", ''Newsday'', May 6, 2010, gives 1967 is an Ame ...

(born 1967), American actress, singer, and writer * Sophie Scott (born 1994), British singer-songwriter,

Sophie and the Giants Sophie and the Giants, also abbreviated as SATG, is an English music group founded in Sheffield in 2015. History Formation and early years (2015–2018) The group was founded by singer Sophie Scott: at first, the only goal of the band was j ...

Stephen Scott (writer) Stephen Scott (12 April 1948 – 28 December 2011) was an American writer on Anabaptist subjects, especially on Old Order and Conservative Mennonite groups. Biography Scott was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio. He attend ...

(1948–2011), American Anabaptist writer *

Stuart Scott Stuart Orlando Scott (July 19, 1965 – January 4, 2015) was an American sportscaster and anchor on ESPN, most notably on ''SportsCenter''. Well known for his hip-hop style and use of catchphrases, Scott was also a regular for the network i ...

(1965–2015), American sports journalist * Tanner Scott (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, several people *

Tim Scott Timothy Eugene Scott (born September 19, 1965) is an American businessman and politician serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Scott was appointed to the U.S. Senate by Go ...

(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), ''D ...

(1944–2012), English film director and producer, brother of Ridley *

Trent Scott Trenton Denzel Scott (born January 25, 1994) is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Grambling State. Scott has also been a member of the Los Ang ...

(born 1994), American football player * Tyler Scott (born 1985), Canadian football player * Vernon Scott (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 ...

, several people *

Wendi Michelle Scott Wendi Michelle Scott (born 3 March 1975) is a Frederick, Maryland mother of two who was charged on 16 November 2007 with sickening her four-year-old daughter in a case of Münchausen syndrome by proxy. Scott was charged with first- and second- ...

(born 1975), American criminal convicted of abusing her daughter in a case of Münchausen syndrome by proxy *

Willard Scott Willard Herman Scott Jr. (March 7, 1934 – September 4, 2021) was an American weather presenter, radio and television personality, actor, narrator, clown, comedian, and author, whose broadcast career spanned 68 years, 65 years with the NBC br ...

(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 Zachary Scott (February 21, 1914 – October 3, 1965)Obituary '' Variety'', October 6, 1965. was an American actor who was known for his roles as villains and "mystery men". Early life Scott was born in Austin, Texas, the son of Sallie L ...

(1914–1965), American actor

Fictional characters

Alan Scott Alan Scott is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, and the first character to bear the name Green Lantern. He fights evil with the aid of a magical ring which grants him a variety of powers. He was created by Ma ...

, 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'' * Scotty (Star Trek), Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, character in ''Star Trek'' * Jason Lee Scott, a character in the American TV show ''Power Rangers'' * Lucas Scott, Nathan Scott, Haley James Scott and James Lucas Scott, characters in ''One Tree Hill'' on CW

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