Ramsay

Meaning

A person from Ramsay, a place meaning 'wild garlic island' or 'raven island.'

Etymology

Derived from a place name in Scotland, possibly from Old English 'hramsa' (wild garlic) or Norse 'hrafn' (raven) combined with 'ey' (island). The surname became established among Scottish nobility.

About the Ramsay Surname

Ramsay is a Scottish surname originating from a place name, borne by families that held significant lands and influence throughout Scottish history. The name reflects the Scottish practice of identifying people by geographical locations.

Distribution

Found throughout Scotland with particular concentrations in the central and eastern regions, and populations throughout the United Kingdom and North America.

People with the Ramsay Surname