Ferguson is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "Fergus," which means "strong" or "man of force." It is also sometimes used as a given name. The Ferguson clan was originally based in Galloway, Scotland, and their coat of arms features three red hearts on a silver background. People with the surname Ferguson are likely to have roots tracing back to Scotland.
Over the span of a century (1914 to 2023), the name Ferguson experienced varied popularity with a total of 136 babies given this name. The years with the highest number of births were 2019 and 2022, each with 8 births. Interestingly, the name's peak popularity seems to have occurred in recent years, with a consistent trend of at least 5 births per year since 1970.