Allister

Allister is a British surname that originated from Scotland. It is of Gaelic origin, derived from the personal name "Alasdair", meaning "defender of the people".

The earliest recorded instances of the name in Scotland date back to the 12th century. The Allister surname is believed to have spread from Scotland to other parts of the United Kingdom over the centuries.

Variants of the Allister surname include Alastair, MacAlister, MacAlasdair, and McAlister.

Individuals with the surname Allister have been found in various professions and fields throughout British history, including politics, academia, business, and the arts.

Today, the Allister surname is relatively uncommon but continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where members of the Scottish diaspora have settled.

There are approximately 296 people named Allister in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Allister.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Fraser
  • Gary
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Joseph
  • Neil
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Ross
  • Stuart
  • William

Female

  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Heather
  • Karen
  • Kathryn
  • Kf
  • Lesley
  • Lindsey
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Pauline
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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