WILLISON
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
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