Clan Cochrane of Washington

Clan History 

The Cochranes are an old Scottish family dating back to the Ninth Century C.E. Tradition has it that the first Cochrane was a Viking warrior that settled in Renfrewshire near modern Paisley, Scotland. They have spread from there to find homes all over the world. The Cochranes have distinguished themselves as scientists, soldiers, sailors, writers, musicians and in many other fields. We are proud to represent  Clan Cochrane in North America and Clan Cochrane and its hereditary Chieftain, the Right Honorable Iain Alexander Douglas Blair Cochrane, the 15th Earl of Dundonald. 

-Thomas Cochran

For a wonderful and much more detailed history written by Michael Cochrane, please visit the national website at http://www.clancochrane.org/ and click on Family Origins.