Plural of Scott, typically referring to people with the Scottish surname Scott or members of the Scott family. Can also refer to inhabitants of Scotland in some historical contexts.
From Middle English, originally meaning 'a Scot' or 'Scottish person', derived from Late Latin 'Scottus'. The surname Scott became established in the medieval period, often denoting someone from Scotland or of Scottish heritage living elsewhere.
The name Scott has an interesting paradox: while it means 'Scottish person,' many famous Scotts are actually of English or other origins. The surname became so common that it spread far beyond Scotland, making it one of the most internationally recognized Scottish names despite often having no direct Scottish connection.
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