surname ??

[figheadair]

According to the "Expanded Ninth Edition" of "Tartan For Me" by Philip D. Smith the name(s) Profet(t) are associated with the Aberdeen District tartan.

'Tartan For Everyone' is pretty useless as any kind of authority for a great many surnames that are found in Scotland but that are not Scottish. One swallow does not make a summer and TFM should be read with a large dose of scepticism. By all means wear the Aberdeen tartan, or any other that takes your fancy but without tracing you own family's roots it would be wrong to assume that they came from Abdrdeenshire.

[mookien]

'Tartan For Everyone' is pretty useless as any kind of authority for a great many surnames that are found in Scotland but that are not Scottish. One swallow does not make a summer and TFM should be read with a large dose of scepticism. ...

I disagree, and stand by my reference. For those less biased in their opinion and who may not know anything about the background and qualifications of Dr. Smith, please see (among others) ...

http://www.tartansauthority.com/rese...ip-d-smith-jnr

While "Tartan for Me" is likely not perfect (no reference is), it is a great starting place for folks who are trying to connect their name with Scotland. Good luck in your search.

[neloon]

I disagree, and stand by my reference. For those less biased in their opinion and who may not know anything about the background and qualifications of Dr. Smith, ....

And what of the background and qualifications of figheadair ?
Alan

[mookien]

And what of the background and qualifications of figheadair ?
Alan

Alan: You're asking that question to the wrong person.

John