Wilson (surname)

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Wilson
Family Name
Meaning "son of Wil"
Region of origin England
Related names Willson, Williamson
Popularity Behind the Name 
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Wilson is a common surname of English and Scottish origin. It literally means "son of Wil" (William, an Old German name). It is the eighth most common surname in both England and the United States and the third most common surname in Scotland. It is also now quite common as a surname in many other English speaking countries such as Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

It also had some popularity as a first name in England beginning in the 1000s and 1100s, after William the Conqueror took the throne. As a first name Wilsons are found primarily in the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Some notable individuals with the surname Wilson include:

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  • Valerie Plame Wilson, CIA operative and figure in political scandal

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