Find Your Tartan by Surname
Many Scottish surnames are associated with a specific clan, and each clan has its own registered tartan. This table maps common surnames to their associated clan tartans. Keep in mind that the clan tartan system is a guideline, not a strict rule — anyone can wear any tartan they like, and many families have connections to multiple clans.
If your surname isn't listed here, the Scottish Register of Tartans maintains a comprehensive database of over 7,000 registered tartans, and sites like ScotClans offer surname-to-clan lookup tools.
A Note on Clan Associations
Many surnames have multiple possible clan associations depending on the branch of the family and the region of Scotland they came from. The associations listed here are the most common ones, but they are not the only possibilities. For more details on any clan, see the Clan Tartans Guide.