DRUMMOND
Drummond
Drummond is a Scottish surname of old and noble origin. The name is of locational origin, derived from the lands of Drummond in the district of Menteith in Perthshire, Scotland. The Drummond family is one of the most ancient and distinguished in Scotland, with a history dating back to the 12th century.
The progenitor of the Drummond clan is said to be Maurice, son of George, who lived during the reign of King David I of Scotland. Maurice received the lands of Drummond as a reward for his services to the Crown. The Drummond family played significant roles in the political and social landscape of medieval and early modern Scotland.
One of the most prominent figures of the Drummond clan was Sir John Drummond, who served as the royal treasurer to King David II of Scotland in the 14th century. The Drummond family later rose to even greater prominence when James Drummond, 1st Lord Drummond, was created a peer of Scotland by King James II in the late 15th century.
Over the centuries, the Drummond surname has spread beyond Scotland, with Drummond families establishing themselves in England and other parts of the British Isles. The surname has also travelled further afield through emigration, particularly to the United States, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the former British Empire.
Today, the Drummond surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world who take pride in their Scottish heritage and the illustrious history of the Drummond clan.
There are approximately 11,523 people named Drummond in the UK. That makes it the 799th most common surname in Britain. Around 177 in a million people in Britain are named Drummond.
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Drummand
- Drommond
- Drammond
- Drummon
- Darmand
- Darment
- Darmont
- Dearment
- Dearmond
- Dermand
- Dermant
- Derment
- Dermond
- Dermont
- Diraimondo
- Dormand
- Dormant
- Dorment
- Dormond
- Dormund
- Dramond
- Drumand
- Drummen
- Drummomd
- Drummonds
- Drummons
- Drummund
- Drumnon
- Drumnond
- Drumon
- Drumond
- Drymmond
- Drymont
- Durmond
- Durmont
- Tarment
- Termant
- Terment
- Tourmente
- Tramonte
- Tramonti
- Tremont
- Tremonte
- Tremonti
- Truemand
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.