KINCAID
Kincaid
Kincaid is a Scottish surname of territorial origin, deriving from the lands of Kincaid in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic words "ceann" meaning 'head' and "cadha" meaning 'quagmire', suggesting a location at the head of a boggy area.
History
The name Kincaid can be traced back to the 12th century when the Kincaid family held lands in the parish of Campsie in Scotland. The family played a significant role in Scottish history, particularly during the medieval period.
In the 17th century, the Kincaid family was involved in the religious and political upheavals of the time, with some members supporting the Jacobite cause. This led to the dispersion of the Kincaid family across different parts of Scotland and beyond.
Notable People
Thomas Thornton Kincaid (1803-1870) - A renowned Scottish surgeon and anatomist known for his contributions to the field of medicine.
Donna Kincaid (b. 1965) - A British novelist best known for her historical fiction novels set in Scotland, drawing inspiration from her own Kincaid ancestry.
Present Day
The surname Kincaid continues to be found mainly in Scotland and the United Kingdom, with notable Kincaid families residing in various parts of the country. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, Canada, and Australia, as a result of emigration.
There are approximately 886 people named Kincaid in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,121st most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Kincaid.
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
- Alistair
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Douglas
- George
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Christine
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Kate
- Kelly
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan