McDermid

McDermid is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic Mac Dhiarmaid, meaning "son of Diarmaid" (Dermot). It is a patronymic name that has several Anglicized variants, including MacDermid and Dermid. The modern form McDermid is most common in Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland, with diaspora communities in Canada, the United States, Australia, and beyond.

Notable people with the surname include Val McDermid (born 1955), a Scottish crime writer and journalist who has published numerous novels and non-fiction works. The name appears in various professional and cultural contexts, reflecting its Scottish origins and distribution.