It is possible to determine someone's origin by his/her surname.
Scottish surnames have a long history and usually are based on either the
trade or profession of one's ancestor or on the place of origin. Many UK
and US surnames can be traced to a specific location in Scotland.
Scottish surnames can be used to determine relatedness between people, however
this should also be backed up by a thorough DNA study.
DNA Bioscience offers several genetic tests which can help people in tracing their genetic
origins. Navigate here for more information on DNA and Ethnicity Testing.
