TheNameDBSinclair
TopographicMeaning
A person from Saint-Clair-sur-Epte in Normandy, France.
Etymology
The surname originates from the Norman family of Saint-Clair, who came to Scotland following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The name was established in Scotland through the Sinclair family's significant landholdings and political influence in the northern regions.
About the Sinclair Surname
Sinclair is a prominent Scottish surname associated with the powerful Sinclair family, who held the earldom of Orkney and significant territories in northern Scotland. The family's Norse heritage and maritime influence shaped Scottish history from the medieval period onward.
Distribution
Concentrated in northern Scotland, particularly in Orkney and Caithness, with presence throughout Scotland and Scandinavian countries.