Galbraith

Variants of this name include Galbreath, Gilbraith, Gilbreath, Calbraith, Calbreath, Kulbraith etc.

Origins

The name Galbraith (Rendered in Gaelic, "Mac a' Bhreatnnaich" (son of the Briton)) probably originates from the Britons of the Kingdom of Strathclyde which did not become part of Scotland until 1124.

This description is in accord with the fact that the name is associated from an early date with the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde which had its capital at Dumbarton ('The fortress of the Britons'). It is conjectured that their early chiefs were of the royal house of Strathclyde and by such ancestry they had close affinity with, or married into, the family of the Celtic Earls of Lennox.

Academics

• John Kenneth Galbraith (1908–2006), Canadian-born American economist
• James K. Galbraith (born 1952), United States economist, son of John Kenneth Galbraith
• Vivian Hunter Galbraith, British historian
• W. R. Galbraith, (mid-late 19th century) Civil engineer in the United Kingdom
• John Barry Galbraith (born 1962), United Kingdom Accountant and specialist in corporate governance, great grandson of William Galbraith, founder of Galbraith's Stores

Artists

• Alastair Galbraith (actor), Scottish actor
• Alastair Galbraith (musician), musician from Dunedin, New Zealand
• Alexandra Gilbreath Actor
• Clare Calbraith, Actor.
• Colin Galbraith, author and poet from Paisley, Scotland
• Declan Galbraith (born 1991), British singer
• Paul Galbraith, (born 1964), Scottish-born classical guitarist

Athletes

• Chris Galbraith (born 1974), Canadian Curler
• George Galbraith (born 1955), Danish ice hockey goaltender and coach
• Jack Galbraith, former Scottish footballer
• Jo-Ann Galbraith (born 1985), Australian archer
• Patrick Galbraith (ice hockey) (born 1986), Danish professional ice hockey goaltender
• Patrick Galbraith (born 1967), United States professional tennis player
• Sheldon Galbraith (born 1922), Canadian figure skating coach
• Travis Galbraith, Canadian Mixed Martial Artist

Diplomats and politicians

• Evan Griffith Galbraith (1928–2008), United States diplomat
• Francis Joseph Galbraith (1913–1986), United States diplomat
• Gatewood Galbraith (1947–2012), a Kentucky lawyer, author and politician
• James Galbraith (born 1940), Canadian Progressive Conservative politician
• Peter W. Galbraith (born 1950), United States diplomat and commentator, son of John Kenneth Galbraith
• Sam Galbraith (born 1945), Scottish Labour Party politician
• Tam Galbraith (1917–1982), Scottish Conservative and Unionist politician
• Thomas Dunlop Galbraith, 1st Baron Strathclyde (1891–1985), British politician
• Thomas Galbraith, 2nd Baron Strathclyde (born 1960), British Conservative Party politician
• Thomas J. Galbraith (mid-19th century), United States politician

Other

• 4089 Galbraith, an asteroid
• Galbraith Mountain, local name for North Lookout Mountain near Bellingham, Washington

Links

• Clan Galbraith The Clan Galbraith Association (CGA) was formed in January, 1980 at the request of the Council of Scottish Clan Associations. Its goal is to rekindle the Galbraith Clan spirit and closeness among its members, to assist and encourage genealogical research pertaining to the Galbraith family, and to collect, collate and store Galbraith history and genealogical data so that it is readily available to its families and descendants. It also strives to further the preservation of its Scottish traditions, art, music, and culture.