A group of families with the same surname is called a clan.
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What scottish clan does Aitken belong to
Many Scottish clan chiefs are known as Lairds. These are the men who ruled each clan. The chiefdom was passed down through a family line.
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no, a clan is like a family or tribe.
An extended family group of Scots is called a "Clan".
Which Scottish clan does the name Brooks belong?
There's no clan but it is a Scottish name which means bailiff. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- My surname is also Grieve and through my research I have found Grieve comes up under the MacGregor clan as well as Wallace. Hope that helps. If you search for Grieve tartan you'll get the MacGregor reference. If you search for Grieve clan you'll get the Wiki for Wallace.
A group of families with the same surname is called a clan.
None. It is not listed as a Scottish clan or sept (a family affiliated with a Scottish clan) family name. I do find the name "Rane" as a clan/family name in India among the Maratha caste in Maharashtra state.
Gibb comes from the Clan Gibb, which is a Scottish clan. The clan's origins are tied to the historical figures in Scotland, and it is often associated with the regions of Fife and Angus. The clan is part of the larger group of Scottish clans known for their rich heritage and connections to Scottish history.
The Cairns family is associated with Clan Cairns, a Scottish clan historically connected to the region of Ayrshire. Clan Cairns is considered a smaller clan, and its members have ties to various notable figures in Scottish history. The clan's heritage reflects Scotland's rich cultural and familial traditions.
Perhaps more appropriately a Scottish Gaelic 'translation'. As a Scottish clan Clann Dà idh they arrived in Ireland in the 1600s.They are called MacDhà ibhidh in Scottish Gaelic.
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What scottish clan does Aitken belong to
No. McPherson is Irish and macPherson is Scottish.