Salmond

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from a personal name, possibly a variant of 'Salmon' or related to 'sal' (salt) combined with 'mond' (protection).

Etymology

The surname likely derives from a Scottish personal name or occupational origin related to salmon fishing. It may also be a variant of Salmon with Scottish phonetic modifications.

About the Salmond Surname

A Scottish surname with uncertain etymology, possibly related to salmon fishing or a personal name. The name gained prominence in modern times through Scottish political figures.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname
Rare Common

Concentrated in Scotland, particularly in the northeast and central regions.

Salmond Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer
More

Notable Bearers

People with the Salmond Surname