Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
SCOTLAND
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
SCOTLAND. Possibly from the country, but more likely from some trivial locality in the South. There are several small properties called Scotland, France, Wales, &c.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English