WILLIES
Willies
Willies is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the medieval given name "William", which itself comes from the Old Norman name "Willihelm", meaning "will" and "helmet" or "protection". The surname Willies is therefore a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person named William.
The first recorded instance of the surname Willies dates back to the early 13th century, where it appears in historical records in various regions across England. Over the centuries, the surname has evolved and branched out, leading to different lineages and variations such as Willey, Willsey, and Willis.
Individuals bearing the surname Willies have been found in various professions and walks of life throughout British history, including but not limited to farming, trade, military service, and academia. The surname has also been adopted by families of noble descent, adding to its diversity and significance within British genealogy.
Today, the surname Willies remains relatively uncommon but can still be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and among the British diaspora around the world. Research into the origins and history of the Willies surname continues to be carried out by genealogists and historians to uncover its rich heritage and connections to British culture.
There are approximately 155 people named Willies in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Willies.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Geoffrey
- George
- Herbert
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Christine
- Clair
- Deborah
- Debra
- Jennifer
- Julia
- June
- Margaret
- Marion
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Willison
- Willis
- Wills
- Wilie
- Wiley
- Whiley
- Whillis
- Wiilis
- Wili
- Willie
- Whilley
- Wilis
- Wiliss
- Willas
- Willey
- Willi
- Willia
- Willias
- Willice
- Willig
- Willims
- Willins
- Willise
- Willisee
- Williss
- Willits
- Willittes
- Willitts
- Willix
- Willlis
- Willos
- Willy
- Willys
- Wylie
- Wylies
- Wylis
- Wyllie
- Wyllis
- Wyllys
- Whylie
- Wighley
- Wilins
- Willess
- Williames
- Willick
- Willim
- Willin
- Willip
- Willisch
- Willism
- Willit
- Willows
- Wales
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.