Names / Scott
Is Scott a first name or a last name?
Scott is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Scott
- United States. Scott is used both ways: about 439,530 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 755,077 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Scott is used both ways: 58% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Scott is used both ways: 34% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Scott is used both ways: 38% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Scott by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Scott as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (5,868 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,175 | 2,258 | 34% |
| United Kingdom | 623 | 442 | 58% |
| Canada | 196 | 384 | 34% |
| Australia | 146 | 241 | 38% |
| New Zealand | 101 | 91 | 53% |
| Ireland | 17 | 12 | 59% |
| South Africa | 21 | 7 | 75% |
| Jamaica | 14 | 0 | 100% |
| France | 9 | 4 | 69% |
| Norway | 5 | 7 | 42% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Scott in the United States
- As a surname: about 439,530 people in the 2010 census, rank 36 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 755,077 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 0% of them girls.
Scott as a given name: men or women?
About 0% of people with Scott as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 0% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: a title is usually a safe guess, but the full name without a title is always polite.
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