Ault

Meaning

Old or ancient, variant of Auld.

Etymology

Variant spelling of Auld, from Middle Scots 'ault' or 'auld'. Regional spelling variations were common in medieval Scotland.

About the Ault Surname

A variant spelling of Auld found in Scottish records. This represents one of several orthographic forms of the same etymological root.

Distribution

Scotland and Northern England, less common than Auld.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Ault Surname