How common is the Auld surname?

There are approximately 3,500 people with the surname Auld in the United States.

Are there Auld soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 145 soldiers with the Auld surname appear in Civil War records.

Auld

Q: What does the surname Auld mean?

The surname Auld means "Old or ancient, derived from the Scots word for 'old'.". It is of Scottish origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

Old or ancient, derived from the Scots word for 'old'.

Etymology

From Middle Scots 'auld', cognate with Old English 'eald'. The term was used as a descriptor in Scottish naming traditions.

About the Auld Surname

A Scottish surname derived from an adjective meaning 'old', likely originally applied to distinguish an elder person or ancestor. The name reflects common Scottish practice of using descriptive terms as surnames.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Scotland and Northern England.

Auld Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Auld Surname

J.P. Auld

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 15th century Scotland
Estimated Bearers: 3,500

War Records

145 soldiers with the Auld surname found in Civil War records.

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