KILGOUR
Kilgour
Kilgour is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the lands of Kilgour in Fife, Scotland. The name is believed to be locational, referring to someone who hailed from the area of Kilgour.
History and Distribution
The Kilgour surname can be traced back to medieval Scotland, with records dating as far back as the 13th century. The surname is primarily found in Scotland and has also spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Meaning and Origin
The name Kilgour is believed to be of Gaelic origin, with "Cill" meaning "church" and "gobhar" meaning "goat." Therefore, Kilgour could be interpreted to mean "church of the goat." Alternatively, the name could also be derived from the Gaelic words "coille" (wood) and "gobhar" (goat), suggesting a location near a wooded area where goats roamed.
Notable People
- Ian Kilgour: Renowned Scottish architect known for his innovative designs.
- Lesley Kilgour: British historian and author specialising in medieval Scottish history.
Variants
Variants of the Kilgour surname include Kilgore, Kilgour, and MacIlgour.
References
- Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1997.
- Hanks, Patrick. Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press, 2003.
There are approximately 1,548 people named Kilgour in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,229th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Kilgour.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jane
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Zeba