Spotts

Spotts is a surname, found primarily in English-speaking countries. It is believed to be a variant of the surname "Spottswood," itself a Scottish toponymic surname derived from the lands of Spottswood in Berwickshire, Scotland. The place name "Spottswood" likely derives from Old English elements spott, meaning a piece of land, and wudu, meaning wood.

The name Spotts, as a shortened or altered form of Spottswood, likely arose from common linguistic processes such as simplification or elision over time. Surname variations and spellings were often fluid, particularly in historical records, depending on regional dialects, literacy levels, and clerical transcription.

Individuals bearing the surname Spotts are found in various professions and locations around the world, with a historical presence documented in regions like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Genealogical research may be necessary to determine specific family lineages and origins for those bearing this surname.