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The name Scott is of Scottish origin and means "from Scotland" or "wanderer". It is derived from the Old English word Scottas, which means "the Scots". The Scots were a Celtic tribe from Ireland who migrated to Scotland in the 5th century.The name became particularly popular in the 19th century, when it was common for families to adopt surnames based on their occupation or place of origin. The name Scott was most likely used to identify people who came from Scotland or had Scottish ancestry.As a first name, Scott was not commonly used until the 20th century. It gained popularity in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s and remains a popular name today. The name has been used by several famous people, including the writer Sir Walter Scott, the actor Scott Baio, and the musician Scott Joplin.

The name Scott is popular mostly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also a common name in Scotland.

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