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There are approximately 7,813 people named Angus in the UK. That makes it the 1,385th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 124 are named Angus.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From given name or forename

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The Angus surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A county of Scotland, sometimes called Forfarshire, and took its name, according to Halloran, from Aongus Fer, grandson to Carbre Riada, who, with others, invaded the modern Scotland, A.D. 498. Angus or Aongus is derived from Aon, excellent, noble, and gais, boldness, valor.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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