Logie

The surname Logie is of Scottish origin, derived from the place name Logie in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The name is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from the village of Logie or a similar location with the same name.

The etymology of the name Logie is believed to come from the Scots Gaelic word "lagaidh," meaning hollow or low-lying place, suggesting that the village of Logie was situated in a valley or depression.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Logie have been found predominantly in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and colonization.

Notable individuals with the surname Logie include Alexander Logie, a prominent Scottish businessman in the 19th century, and Dr. Janet MacGregor Logie, a renowned British psychologist known for her contributions to the field of child development.

The surname Logie continues to be passed down through generations, symbolizing the ancestral ties and heritage of those who bear the name.

There are approximately 1,232 people named Logie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,296th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Logie.

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
  • Derek
  • George
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • William

Female

  • Anne
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Jane
  • Jean
  • Jeanette
  • Lorraine
  • Margaret
  • Margo
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Rosemary
  • Sarah
  • Sharon

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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