BAILLIE
Baillie
Baillie is a Scottish surname of locational origin, derived from the Old French word "baillif", meaning a steward or keeper of a manor. The surname was brought to Scotland by Norman settlers during the medieval period and is primarily found in the Lowlands of Scotland.
The earliest recorded instance of the Baillie surname dates back to the 12th century, when Sir William de Baillie of Hoprig was mentioned in historical documents. The family went on to establish themselves as prominent landowners and held various positions of authority in Scottish society.
The Baillie family played a significant role in Scottish history, with notable members including George Baillie, a prominent politician and landowner in the 17th century, and John Baillie, a renowned theologian and academic in the 20th century.
Today, the surname Baillie is found not only in Scotland but also in other English-speaking countries, including England, Australia, and Canada. It continues to be a symbol of Scottish heritage and ancestry, with many individuals proudly bearing the name as a connection to their family's history.
There are approximately 7,334 people named Baillie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,274th most common surname in Britain. Around 113 in a million people in Britain are named Baillie.
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
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Robert
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Paula
- Rachael
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bailey
- Bailie
- Bail
- Baell
- Baile
- Baali
- Bailee
- Baileys
- Bailies
- Bailiey
- Bailis
- Baill
- Baille
- Baillee
- Bailley
- Baillien
- Baillies
- Baillieu
- Baillieux
- Bailliew
- Baillif
- Bailliff
- Baillio
- Baillis
- Bailly
- Baily
- Bailye
- Bailyes
- Baley
- Bali
- Balia
- Balie
- Baliey
- Balio
- Balis
- Ball
- Balley
- Balli
- Ballie
- Ballis
- Balliu
- Ballue
- Bally
- Ballye
- Bayle
- Bayley
- Baylie
- Baylies
- Bayllis
- Bayly
- Bealie
- Beall
- Beally
- Beiley
- Beilly
- Beli
- Belie
- Belley
- Belli
- Bellie
- Bellies
- Bielli
- Bille
- Bailif
- Bailiffe
- Bailin
- Bailles
- Bailys
- Bale
- Ballew
- Ballin
- Baly
- Bayill
- Baylis
- Bealis
- Bellia
- Bellio
- Bellis
- Belly
- Bill
- Bailiff
- Bal
- Bell
- Belle
- Blee
- Blue
- Boole
- Boyle
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.