Kilgour Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History

Kilgour Origin:

Scotland

Origins of Kilgour:

It is an old Scottish surname. It derives from a place known as ‘The lands of Kilgour’, near Falkland in the divisions of Fife, and it was once demande possibly in jest that ‘the surname was popular as far afield as Aberdeenshire’. The first noted holder of the surname was one Sir Thomas Kilgour, who in near the year 1538 was it seems a ‘merchant’ as well as being a minister at the parish of St. Thomas in the palace of Holyrood House. Possibly being a minister was only a part time job, and perhaps not too well paid, as Sir Thomas’s name shows regularly in the accounts for payments for ‘bear skins’. Just what he was doing with all these skins, unless he was selling them on, is a matter of opinion. Other records of the same time include David Kilgour of Lathrisk in 1555, and after that Alexander Kylgour who was noted as the heir to his father Alexander Kylgour of Nethill, in the year 1600. The surname seems to have developed a regular convey of churchmen. Amongst the many records are those of John Kilgour of the cathedral parish of Aberdeen in 1607, and a century or so later, that of Hamilton Kilgour, the minister of Collace, who passed away in 1777.

Variations:

More common variations are: Kilgouer, Killgour, Kilgoure, Kilgor, Kilgur, Kilgore, Kelgour, Kilgoar, Killgor, Kilgora.

Scotland:

The surname Kilgour first appeared in Fife, where they held a family seat from very early times, some say well before the Norman Invasion and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 AD.

Ireland:

Many of the people with surname Kilgour had moved to Ireland during the 17th century.

United States of America:

Individuals with the surname Kilgour landed in the United States in the 19th century. Some of the people with the name Kilgour who arrived in the United States in the 19th century included Joseph and Martha Kilgour settled with their four children settled in Barstable Massachusetts in 1822. Robert Kilgour, who arrived in New York, NY in 1833. George Kilgour arrived in San Francisco in 1850.

Australia:

Some of the individuals with the surname Kilgour who landed in Australia in the 19th century included Seth Kilgour arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship “Lady Bute” in 1839. William Kilgour at the age of 39, a labourer, arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship “Oregon”. Christina Kilgour at the age of 24, who was a cook, arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship “John Bunyan”. Wilhelmina S. Kilgour at the age of 28, a domestic servant, arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship “Melbourne”.

New-Zealand:

Some of the population with the surname Kilgour who arrived in New Zealand in the 19th century included William Kilgour landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1840. John Kilgour at the age of 36, a plasterer, arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship “Olympus” in 1841. Margaret Kilgour at the age of 38, arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship “Olympus” in 1841. William Kilgour at the age of 4, arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship “Olympus” in 1841. Alexander Kilgour at the age of 45, who was a Cooper, arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship “Slains Castle” in 1841

Here is the population distribution of the last name Kilgour: England 973; Canada 856; United States 698; Australia 652; New Zealand 450; Scotland 427; South Africa 201; France 86; Wales 56; United Arab Emirates 46.

Notable People:

Darris Kilgour(FL. 1992–2014), was an American lacrosse player and coach. He played for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League for eight seasons, before finishing his playing job with the Rochester Knighthawks and Albany Attack. As a player, he won three championships with the Bandits and is the all-time team leader in penalty minutes and faceoffs.

David Kilgour (born 1941), is a Canadian political leader.

David Kilgour (musician) (fl. 1978–2014), was a New Zealand singer (The Clean).

Don Kilgour (born 1946), is an Australian leader.

Fred Kilgour (1914–2006), was an American librarian.

Hamish Kilgour (FL. 1978–2014), was a New Zealand musician (The Clean).

Joseph Kilgour (1863–1933), was a Canadian actor.

Kirk Kilgour (1947–2002), was an American volleyball player.

Lennox Kilgour (1927–2004), was a Trinidad & Tobago weightlifter.

Niall Kilgour (FL. 1968–2004), was a British naval officer.

Rab Kilgour (born 1956), is a Scottish football player.

Rich Kilgour (born 1969), is an American lacrosse player.

Robert Kilgour (1714–1790), was a Scottish Episcopal Church minister.

Blazons & Genealogy Notes

(Scotland). Ar. a dragon, wings displ. within a bordure inwardly circular sa. charged with three crescents of the first. Crest—A crescent ar.