Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
DUNCAN
There are approximately 41,371 people named Duncan in the UK. That makes it the 207th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 655 are named Duncan.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
Scotland
Language of origin
Gaelic
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
Celtic
From given name or forename
Related and similar surnames
DuncansonDunakin
Duincan
Duncana
Duncain
Douncan
Duncaine
Duncanb
Douncane
Doencan
Downcan
Dounkan
Downcane
Dunacan
Duancan
Duncanan
Dunacn
Dunca
Duncam
Downkan
Duncamn
Deuncein
The Duncan surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Gaelic.) A powerful chieftain, From Dun, a fortress, and ceann, head or chief. Duncean or Duncan, strong-headed.