Ault

Descriptive

Meaning

Old or ancient, variant of Auld.

Etymology

Variant spelling of Auld, from Middle Scots 'ault' or 'auld'. Regional spelling variations were common in medieval Scotland.

About the Ault Surname

A variant spelling of Auld found in Scottish records. This represents one of several orthographic forms of the same etymological root.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname
Rare Common

Scotland and Northern England, less common than Auld.

Ault Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Ault Surname