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    was the surname watson a border reivers surname or a clan?

    i understand that the surname watson is a clan unto its self reconized by the lyon of lords in scotland

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    Watson is a patronymic surname of English and Scottish origin. Meaning "son of Walter", the popular Middle English given names Wat or Watt were pet forms of the name Walter. Watson is the 36th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.[1] 


     



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