ANGUS
Angus
Angus is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the personal name "Angus", which means "one strength" or "choice". The name is also associated with the traditional Scottish and Irish clan system.
Origins: In Scotland, the name Angus is believed to have originated from the ancient Pictish tribes who inhabited present-day Angus, a historic county in eastern Scotland. The name subsequently spread to various parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Distribution: The surname Angus is most commonly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with smaller numbers of Anguses residing in other English-speaking countries around the world, particularly in the former British colonies.
Notable Individuals:
- James Angus (b. 1954) – Scottish-born Australian contemporary artist.
- Dame Margaret Fay Shaw nee Margaret Fay Mittelheuser, known as Margaret Fay Shaw or Margaret FayShaw T. C.L. . F. and B. F. S. Ms (13 November 1903 – 11 December 2004) was a collectorof folksongs from the Western Isles of Scotland.
Trivia: Angus is a popular given name and surname in English-speaking countries, with variations including Aonghas (in Scottish Gaelic) and Ógánach (in Irish).
The Angus surname carries with it a rich history and cultural significance, making it an important part of the British Isles' heritage.
There are approximately 6,857 people named Angus in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,375th most common surname in Britain. Around 105 in a million people in Britain are named Angus.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan