ArmstrongThe head of this powerful Border family was killed by King James V. Baxter Baxter was (and is) a common name in Angus as Forfar was at one time a royal residence and the first Baxters there may well have been royal bakers. Borthwick The family is thought to be one of the most ancient in Scotland.mithSmith is the most common surname in Scotland (and in England and the USA). Stevenson / Stephenson / Stephen A well known and frequently found surname in Scotland. Stewart/Stuart The most famous occupational name in Scotland and a line of kings and queens which lasted for nearly 350 years.