View Surname: Begbie

Originates in Scotland, where it is most common in the Edinburgh and East Lothian areas. Begbie is derived from the Old Norse given name Baggi and Old Norse býr meaning "settlement". The small hamlet of Begbie can be found adjacent to the larger hamlet of Samuelston, near to the town of Haddington, East Lothian. Throughout history the name appeared in a variety of forms, including Baikbe, Baikbie and Baigbie. The earliest mention of the surname is that of Johnne and Williame Baikbe who were summoned to appear before the Privy Council of Mary, Queen of Scots, to answer to charges of treason, most likely for having taken part in an unsuccessful rebellion against Mary (known as the Chaseabout Raid), during 1565.