Strachan 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 (''see

Clan Strachan Clan Strachan is a Scottish clan originating from the barony (now village) of Strachan, in Aberdeenshire. As of 31 July 2024, the Clan Strachan Family Convention concluded with unanimous consent to recognise Charles Robert Lund (Rob) Strachan, ...

, Strachan Baronets''), which is pronounced or . Notable people with the surname include: * Allerdyce Strachan, Bahamian police officer * Andy Strachan (born 1974), drummer *

Ant Strachan Anthony Duncan Strachan (born 7 June 1966) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Strachan represented Otago, Auckland and North Harbour at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks ...

(born 1966), New Zealand rugby union player * Anthonique Strachan (born 1993), Bahamian runner * Archibald Strachan (died 1652), Scottish soldier *

Billy Strachan William Arthur Watkin Strachan (16 April 1921 – 26 April 1998) was a British communist, civil rights activist, and pilot. He is most noted for his achievements as a bomber pilot with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War, and f ...

(1921–1998), British anti-colonial activist * Dina Strachan (fl. 2000s), American academic dermatologist *

Douglas Strachan Douglas Strachan Hon. RSA (26 May 1875, Aberdeen, Scotland – 20 November 1950) is considered the most significant Scottish designer of stained glass windows in the 20th century. He is best known for his windows at the Peace Palace in The Hagu ...

(1875–1950), Scottish designer of stained glass windows * Gavin Strachan (born 1978), Scottish footballer *

Geoffrey Strachan Geoffrey Strachan is a noted translator of French and German literature into English. He is best known for his renderings of the novels of French-Russian writer Andreï Makine. In addition, he has also translated works by Yasmina Réza, Nathacha A ...

, translator of French and German into English * Gilbert Strachan (1888–1963), Professor of medicine *

Graeme Strachan Graeme Ronald Strachan (pronounced "Strawn") (2 January 195229 August 2001), professionally billed and known as "Shirley" Strachan or Shirl, was an Australian singer, songwriter, radio and television presenter, and carpenter. He was the lead si ...

(1952–2001), Australian singer and television personality, known as "Shirley" Strachan *

Gordon Strachan Gordon David Strachan ( born 9 February 1957) is a Scottish former football coach and player who is currently Technical Director of Dundee. He played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Sc ...

(born 1957), Scottish footballer and manager * Gordon Strachan (minister) (1934–2010), Church of Scotland minister, theologian, university lecturer and author *

Gordon C. Strachan Gordon Creighton Strachan (born July 24, 1943) is an American attorney and political staffer who served as an aide to H.R. Haldeman, the chief of staff for President Richard Nixon and a figure in the Watergate scandal. He is the last surviving ...

(born 1943), aide to H. R. Haldeman * Harcus Strachan (1884–1982), Scottish-born Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Hew Strachan Sir Hew Francis Anthony Strachan, ( ; born 1 September 1949) is a British military historian, well known for his leadership in scholarly studies of the British Army and the history of the First World War. He is currently professor of internatio ...

(born 1949), military historian * Hugh Strachan (1939–2023), Scottish footballer * Ian Strachan MBE AFC (1938-), Chief Test Pilot at Farnborough and holder of the FAI Lilienthal Medal * Jamahl Strachan, Bahamian politician *

James Strachan (ice hockey) James Frederick Strachan (June 21, 1876 – April 5, 1939) was a Canadian ice hockey executive and businessman. He was an owner or part-owner with the Montreal Wanderers and Montreal Maroons. Hockey career Strachan was owner and president of the ...

(1876–1939), Canadian ice hockey executive * James Strachan (programmer), developer of the Apache Groovy programming language *

James McGill Strachan James McGill Strachan (July 1, 1808 – January 22, 1870) was a lawyer, business and political figure in Canada West (now Ontario), in the Province of Canada. Stachan was born in Cornwall in Upper Canada in 1808, the oldest son of John Str ...

(1808–1870), Canadian lawyer *

Sir John Strachan, 5th Baronet Sir John Strachan (died 28 December 1777) was a baronet and chief of Clan Strachan. He served in the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of captain and commanding a number of warships. His nephew, Richard Strachan, would also go on to have a disti ...

, British sea captain *

John Strachan John Strachan (; 12 April 1778 – 1 November 1867) was a notable figure in Upper Canada, an "elite member" of the Family Compact, and the first Anglican Bishop of Toronto. He is best known as a political bishop who held many government posit ...

(1778–1867), Anglican bishop in Canada *

John Strachan (linguist) John Strachan (31 January 1862 – 25 September 1907) was a scholar of Sanskrit, Ancient Greek and the Celtic languages. Educated at Keith Grammar School, Aberdeen University and Pembroke College, Cambridge, he was a professor at Owens College an ...

(1862–1907), scholar of Celtic languages *

John Strachan (singer) John Strachan (1875–1958) was a Scottish farmer and Traditional singer of Bothy Ballads including several old and influential versions of the famous Child Ballads. He had a huge repertoire of traditional songs, and was recorded by the likes of ...

(1875–1958), Scottish farmer and traditional ballads singer * Joshua Strachan (born 1976), musician, record producer *

Keith Strachan Keith Strachan (born 21 January 1944) is an English composer and theatre director. He co-wrote the song " Mistletoe and Wine", which got Cliff Richard the 1988 UK Christmas number one. His TV work includes the theme music for the worldwide franc ...

(born 1944, composer, theatre director * Linda Strachan (born 1961), Scottish author *

Matthew Strachan Matthew Strachan ( or ; 11 December 1970 – 8 September 2021) was an English composer and singer-songwriter. His best known work is the music for British television game show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (British game show), Who Wants to ...

(1970–2021), songwriter * Merrill Strachan, Canadian politician * Mike Strachan (disambiguation), multiple people *

Michaela Strachan Michaela Evelyn Ann Strachan (, born 7 April 1966) is an English television presenter and singer. After beginning her career in theatre, she ventured into presenting and fronted the children's television shows '' Wide Awake Club'' (1986–1989 ...

(born 1966), British TV presenter * Sir Richard Strachan, 6th Baronet (1760–1828), British admiral * Steve Strachan (sheriff) (born 1965), American law enforcement officer and politician * Zoë Strachan (born 1975), Scottish novelist

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