Ogilvie

Ogilvie is a surname of Scottish origin. It derives from the Barony of Ogilvy (also spelled Ogilvy) in Angus, Scotland, and is traditionally associated with the Ogilvy family, a line of Scottish nobility and landowners. The name has variant spellings, including Ogilvy and Ogilvie, reflecting historical changes in spelling and pronunciation. It is commonly found among descendants of people connected with the Scottish gentry and in communities formed by Scottish emigration.

Historical records show the Ogilvie name in Scotland from the medieval period, with branches of the family settling in different regions and contributing to civic, military, and religious life. In modern times, the surname has dispersed worldwide through migration, especially to Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, where it remains a recognizable Scottish surname.

Ogilvie also appears in toponymy and in the naming of institutions and landmarks, usually in reference to individuals bearing the surname. As such, the word Ogilvie is encountered in biographies, historical accounts, and geographic names, in places where Scottish influences and diaspora connections have been recorded.