Clan Watson
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Clan Watson is a Scottish clan that is recognised as such by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.[7][8][6] The clan does not currently have a chief recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon.
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Clan Watson | |||
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Motto | Insperata Floruit[2] (It has flourished unexpectedly[3]) | ||
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Region | Lowlands | ||
District | Lothian | ||
Clan Watson no longer has a chief, and is an armigerous clan | |||
Historic seat | Saughton House[4][5] | ||
Last Chief | James Watson of Saughton | ||
Died | 1823 | ||
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The name Watson is derived from Watt, a diminutive form of the personal name Walter, with the addition of the patronymic suffix " -son". The name Watson is believed to have been introduced to Scotland in the early 11th century, during the reign of Edward the Confessor.[9][1] However, being wide spread and patronymic, has no single origin.
According to the National Records of Scotland in 2021, Watson is the 19th most common surname in Scotland.[10]