Meaning:
Its source is an English expression meaning "A person from Scotland."
Though this is identical to the word both names are based on, the spelling with an extra ''t'' -- Scott -- is more commonly used for a personal name.
Popularity:
The name Scot ranked 673rd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.
Narrative:
It is derived from the English word Scot, designating a person who is from Scotland or of Scottish heritage.
Associations:
''Scotty'' is a slang term for crack cocaine.
''Beam me up, Scotty,'' a catchphrase from Star Trek, refers to transporting someone as a stream of matter.
''Great Scott!'' means ''Good grief!'' or ''My goodness.''
