Erskine (surname)
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Erskine is a Scottish surname. The name is derived from a habitational name from a location (Erskine
) on the southern bank of the River Clyde
, near Glasgow
. This place was first recorded in 1225 as Erskin. Early spellings of the place include: Yrskin (1227); Ireskin (1262); Harskin (1300), and Irschen (1300). The Scottish Gaelic form of the surname is Arascain. Legend dictates that the name was given by King Malcolm II to a man who killed the Danish General Enrique at the Battle of Murthill. He is said to have shown the bloody knife to king and said eris-skyne, meaning "upon the knife". The King, in honor of his valour, granted him the surname Eriskine.
Many members of Clan Erskine
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Erskine
Erskine is a town in the council area of Renfrewshire, and historic county of the same name, in the west central Lowlands of Scotland.It lies on the southern bank of the River Clyde, providing the lowest crossing to the north bank of the river at Erskine Bridge connecting the town to Old Kilpatrick...
) on the southern bank of the River Clyde
River Clyde
The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire....
, near Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
. This place was first recorded in 1225 as Erskin. Early spellings of the place include: Yrskin (1227); Ireskin (1262); Harskin (1300), and Irschen (1300). The Scottish Gaelic form of the surname is Arascain. Legend dictates that the name was given by King Malcolm II to a man who killed the Danish General Enrique at the Battle of Murthill. He is said to have shown the bloody knife to king and said eris-skyne, meaning "upon the knife". The King, in honor of his valour, granted him the surname Eriskine.
List of people with the surname
- Albert Russel ErskineAlbert Russel ErskineAlbert Russel Erskine was an American businessman. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, he worked in a number of manufacturing industries before joining the Studebaker motor car manufacturing firm in 1911...
(1871–1933), an American businessman who served as president of the Studebaker Corporation from 1915 to 1933 - Carl ErskineCarl ErskineCarl Daniel Erskine is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers from 1948 through 1959...
(1926–present), former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1948 to 1959 - Ebenezer ErskineEbenezer ErskineEbenezer Erskine was a Scottish minister whose actions led to the establishment of the Secession Church ....
(1680–1754) - Emmanuel ErskineEmmanuel ErskineLieutenant General Emmanuel Alexander Erskine is a retired Ghanaian soldier and politician. He is a former Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana army...
, Ghana army general and former commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization - Erskine CaldwellErskine CaldwellErskine Preston Caldwell was an American author. His writings about poverty, racism and social problems in his native South like the novels Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre won him critical acclaim, but they also made him controversial among fellow Southerners of the time who felt he was...
(1903–1987), critically acclaimed American author from the South - Erskine Hamilton ChildersErskine Hamilton ChildersErskine Hamilton Childers served as the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974. He was a Teachta Dála from 1938 until 1973...
(1905–1974), fourth President of Ireland and Fianna Fáil minister - Erskine May, 1st Baron FarnboroughErskine May, 1st Baron FarnboroughSir Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough, KCB, PC, DCL was a British constitutional theorist. This derived from his career at the House of Commons.-Biography:...
, UK parliament expert - Graves B. ErskineGraves B. ErskineGeneral Graves Blanchard Erskine was a United States Marine Corps officer who led the 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.-Early years:...
(1897–1973), U.S. Marine Corps general who led the 3rd Marine Division during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima - Henry Erskine (lawyer) (1746–1817), younger brother of David Stewart
- Joe Erskine (American boxer)Joe Erskine (American boxer)Joseph Harold "Joey" Erskine was an American athlete who was active as a welterweight boxer in 1953 and 1954, and as a long distance runner from 1975 to 1980.-Boxing career:...
(1930–2009), former welterweight boxer and long distance runner - Joe Erskine (Welsh boxer) (1934–1990), former British and British Empire heavyweight boxing champion
- John Erskine (theologian)John Erskine (theologian)John Erskine , the Scottish theologian, was born near Dunfermline at Carnock, on 2 June 1721. His father was the great Scottish jurist John Erskine of Carnock and his grandfather was Colonel John Erskine of Cardross who had been in William of Orange's army when it invaded England in the Glorious...
(1721–1803) - John ErskineJohn ErskineJohn Erskine may refer to:*John Erskine of Cardross , Scottish soldier and politician*John Erskine of Carnock , Scottish jurist...
, several people - Kenneth ErskineKenneth ErskineKenneth Erskine is an English serial killer who became known as the Stockwell Strangler.-Early life:Erskine was born in July 1963 to an English mother and Antiguan father...
(1962–present), British serial killer known as the "Stockwell Strangler" who murdered seven elderly people in and around London during a three month period in 1986 - Laurie York ErskineLaurie York ErskineLaurie York Erskine was a popular boys adventure author, educator, and co-founder of the Solebury School in New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States.-Biography:...
(1894–1976), writer and author - Peter ErskinePeter ErskinePeter Erskine is an American jazz drummer and composer. He has enjoyed a long and successful career as a session drummer, recording and touring with many famous jazz and rock artists, including Steely Dan and Weather Report...
(1954–present), drummer - Ralph Erskine (architect)Ralph Erskine (architect)Ralph Erskine, CBRE, RFS, ARIBA was an architect and planner who lived and worked in Sweden for most of his life.-Upbringing and influences :...
(1914–2005), London-born architect who lived and worked in Sweden for most of his life - Ralph Erskine (preacher)Ralph Erskine (preacher)Ralph Erskine was a Scottish churchman.Ralph Erskine was the brother of another prominent churchman, Ebenezer Erskine.After studying at the University of Edinburgh, Ralph was ordained assistant minister at Dunfermline in 1711...
(1685–1752), younger brother of Ebenezer - Robert ErskineRobert ErskineColonel Robert Erskine was a Scottish inventor and later an American officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War....
(1735–1780), map-maker to George Washington during the American Revolutionary War - Scott ErskineScott ErskineScott Thomas Erskine is an American serial killer on California's death row, convicted for the murder of two California boys in 1993. He is currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison.-Early childhood:...
(1963–present), an American serial killer convicted to death row for the murder of two California boys in 1993 - Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron ErskineThomas Erskine, 1st Baron ErskineThomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine KT PC KC was a British lawyer and politician. He served as Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom between 1806 and 1807 in the Ministry of All the Talents.-Background and childhood:...
(1750–1823), younger brother of David Stewart and Henry - Thomas Erskine, theologian (1788–1870)
Many members of Clan Erskine
Clan Erskine
-Origins of the Name:The surname Erskine is derived from the name of Erskine, an area to the south of the River Clyde and ten miles to the west of Glasgow...
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