Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
RAMSAY
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
RAMSAY. This name is totally distinct from that of Ramsey. The Earl of Dalhousie's family are said to be of German extraction. TJiey are traced from Simon de Ramsay of Dalhousie, in Lothian, temp. David I. 1 140. The lauds of Ramsay are in Argyleshire.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic