Williamson.
An Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
Meaning & usage
An Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
An Irish surname originating as a patronymic, an adopted anglicization of Mac Uilliam (McWilliam)
A locale in the United States: A census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona.
A locale in the United States: A minor city in Pike County, Georgia; named for early settler Isaac Henry Williamson.
A locale in the United States: A village in Madison County, Illinois; named for landowners John and Matthew Williamson.
A locale in the United States: A minor city in Lucas County, Iowa; named for founder George E. Williamson.
A locale in the United States: A town, hamlet, and census-designated place in Wayne County, New York; named for landowner Charles Williamson.
A locale in the United States: A city, the county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia; named for landowner Wallace J. Williamson.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *welh₁-der. Proto-Germanic *wiljaną Proto-Germanic *wiljô Proto-Indo-European *ḱel-der. Proto-Indo-European *ḱelmos? Proto-Germanic *helmaz Proto-Germanic *Wiljahelmazder. Frankish *Willahelmder. Anglo-Norman Willameder. Middle English William English William Proto-Indo-European *sew-? Proto-Indo-European *sewH- Proto-Indo-European *suHnús Proto-Germanic *sunuz Proto-West Germanic *sunu Old English sunu Middle English sone Middle English -son English -son English Williamson From William + -son.
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