What is the origin of the last name Lyndsay?

The surname Lyndsay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ljot", meaning "ugly" or "bright", combined with the Old Norse word "ey", meaning "island". The name was likely originally borne by someone who lived on a small island called Ljot's island.
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