Ogilvy Surname Origin & Meaning
/OH-gil-vee/Ogilvy is most likely a surname of British origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Ogilvy is of Scottish origin, derived from the barony of Ogilvy in Angus, Scotland. It is believed to come from the Gaelic 'Ogilbh' meaning 'high place' or 'hill'. The name has been associated with Scottish nobility and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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British (Anglo-American) 74% -
American (Anglo-American) 21% -
Canadian (Anglo-American) 5%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Ogilvy
Famous People Named Ogilvy
David Ogilvy was a renowned British advertising executive known as the 'Father of Advertising'. David Ogilvy (author) was a famous British-American author and speaker on advertising and marketing. Marcia Ogilvy is a well-known Canadian singer and performer.
Ogilvy Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.