Genealogy Australia

With an estimated 90 million people of Scottish descent scattered around the globe, it’s not surprising that there is a worldwide interest in Scottish surnames. This pocket-sized, yet comprehensive volume is a must for everyone wishing to trace their roots and discover the meaning of their Scottish family name.

This book contains the following:

• Accurate derivations and explanations of over 1000 surnames, including occupational names, patronymics, nicknames and location names
• Alphabetically arranged for easy reference
• Lists the 'Top 100 Scottish Surnames'
• Including the name's history and how it has altered in the course of time
• Tells the stories of well-known bearers of the name
• Lists variants of the name and the area if Scotland they are to be found nowadays

Contents:
Introduction
Acknowledgements
A-Y Alphabetical Listing

Reviews:
'Scottish Surnames is an invaluable reference book; it's also a lot of fun. It is… a browser's book. Having said that, once you pick it up, it's quite hard to put down without looking up just one more reference.' - Daily Mail