Willison

Willison is a British surname of patronymic origin, meaning "son of William". The surname is derived from the given name William, which itself comes from the Old Norman name Willahelm, composed of the elements wil, meaning "will" or "desire", and helm, meaning "helmet" or "protection".

The Willison surname is most commonly found in North East England, Scotland, and other regions with strong historic ties to Anglo-Saxon and Norman influences. Variants of the name include Willisson, Willisonne, and Willestun.

Notable individuals bearing the Willison surname have made contributions to various fields such as academia, politics, and the arts. Researching one's own family history may reveal interesting connections and stories related to the Willison surname, spanning generations of families across the United Kingdom and beyond.

There are approximately 871 people named Willison in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,215th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Willison.

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

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • Bryan
  • David
  • Hugh
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Anne
  • Barbara
  • Bernadette
  • Christine
  • Clare
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Vivienne

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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