Duthil (surname)

The surname Duthil is a Scottish surname, classified as a locational name derived from a parish of the same name in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The place name "Duthil" likely derives from the Gaelic "Dubh-thoil," meaning "black stream" or "dark stream," referring to a local watercourse. As a surname, it would have originally been used to identify someone who hailed from the parish of Duthil. The surname is relatively uncommon, primarily found in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora. Variations in spelling are not widely documented, suggesting a relatively stable form of the name over time. Genealogical research would be required to trace specific family lineages bearing the surname Duthil.