SALMOND
Salmond
Salmond is a Scottish surname of Norman origin. The name is derived from the medieval personal name Salomon, which itself came from the Hebrew name Shelomoh, meaning "peace". The name was introduced to Britain by the Norman conquerors in the 11th century.
The Salmond family is primarily found in Scotland, particularly in Aberdeenshire and the surrounding areas. Over the centuries, the name has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by migration and emigration patterns.
One of the notable bearers of the surname is Alex Salmond (born 1954), a prominent Scottish politician who served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. He led the Scottish National Party (SNP) and played a key role in the Scottish independence movement.
The Salmond surname has a long history and is associated with strength, wisdom, and peace. It continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots in Scotland and beyond.
There are approximately 614 people named Salmond in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Salmond.
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
- Frederick
- Hamish
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Alison
- Ann
- Catherine
- Fiona
- Jade
- Jane
- Jean
- Julia
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rosemary
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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