The Clan

House of Gordon USA brings together the families and friends of Clan Gordon throughout the United States while preserving and promoting the clan’s rich Scottish heritage and Celtic culture.

The organization is dedicated to creating and sustaining an interest in Scotland, its history, traditions, and culture; connecting people of Gordon heritage; encouraging fellowship and goodwill; and supporting charitable and educational work.

House of Gordon USA also supports the Scottish arts through the Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Program, awarding scholarships each year to help preserve and encourage Scottish music, dance, culture, and traditions for future generations.

Whether you bear the Gordon name, one of its associated family names, or simply have an interest in Scottish heritage, Clan Gordon welcomes you to explore a history stretching back nearly a thousand years.

Clan Names

Adam, Adams, Adamson, Addie, Adie, Addison, Aiken, Aitchison, Aitken, Akin, Atken, Atkin, Atkins, Atkinson, Badenoch, Barrie, Boyne, Brisbane, Connon, Connor, Craig, Cromb, Crombie, Cullen, Culane, Darg, Darge, Dorwald, Dorward, Duff, Durward, Eadie, Edison, Eddie, Edie, Esslemont, Garioch, Garrick, Garriock, Geddes, Gerrie, Gordon, Gardiner, Gardner, Huntley, Huntly, Jessiman, Jopp, Jupp, Laing, Lang, Laurie, Lawrie, Leng, Ling, Lowry, Macadam, Mallett, Manteach, Mar, Marr, Maver, Mavor, Meldrum, Mill, Mills, Miline, Milles, Miln, Milne, Milner, Milnes, Moir, Moore, More, Morrice, Morris, Muir, Mylne, Steel, Steele, Teal, Teall, Tod, Todd, Tough, Troup.

History of Clan Gordon

Clan Gordon has roots reaching back to medieval Scotland and became one of the most powerful families in the north. The family’s early history is associated with Berwickshire, where records identify members of the Gordon family from at least the twelfth century. Tradition connects the name with Adam de Gordon and the lands of Gordon in the Scottish Borders.

During the Wars of Scottish Independence, Sir Adam de Gordon ultimately entered the service of Robert the Bruce. He fought under the Earl of Moray at Bannockburn and in 1320 was selected as one of the ambassadors charged with carrying the Declaration of Arbroath to the Pope. For his service, Robert the Bruce granted him the lands of Strathbogie in Aberdeenshire, which later became known as Huntly.

The Gordons grew into a major northern power. Through the Huntly line, the family produced earls, marquises, military leaders, statesmen, and numerous branches throughout Scotland. Alexander Gordon was created the first Earl of Huntly in 1449, and the family’s influence became deeply woven into the history of northeastern Scotland.

The clan’s military legacy continued through later centuries. In 1794, George Gordon, later the fifth Duke of Gordon, raised the regiment that became known as the Gordon Highlanders, one of Scotland’s most celebrated Highland regiments.

Today, the Chief of the Name and Arms of Gordon is Granville Charles Gomer Gordon, 13th Marquis of Huntly. House of Gordon USA continues the clan’s traditions through genealogy, education, fellowship, Scottish cultural activities, scholarships, and participation in Highland Games and Celtic festivals.