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Currie

Currie is a surname of Scottish origin, most likely deriving from a toponym associated with the village of Currie in Midlothian, near Edinburgh. As a family name, Currie has spread beyond Scotland through migration and is found in various countries where people of Scottish ancestry have settled. It is borne by individuals across a range of occupations, including politics, science, the arts, and sports.

Geographically, Currie refers to a village in the council area of Midlothian, Scotland. Located southwest of

In South Africa, the Currie Cup is a long-standing rugby union competition named after Sir Donald Currie,

See also references to Currie in historical documents or genealogical records may appear under variations of

Edinburgh,
Currie
today
is
part
of
the
broader
Edinburgh
metropolitan
area
and
is
characterized
by
suburban
housing
and
local
amenities
serving
residents
and
visitors.
who
funded
its
establishment
in
the
late
19th
century.
The
tournament
is
one
of
the
country’s
premier
domestic
rugby
events
and
has
played
a
central
role
in
the
development
of
the
sport
in
the
region.
the
name
or
in
discussions
of
Scottish
toponymy.
The
term
Currie,
in
its
different
uses,
reflects
a
blend
of
locality,
family
history,
and
sporting
tradition
that
appears
in
distinct
contexts.