Williamson

English

Etymology

From William +‎ -son.

Proper noun

Williamson (countable and uncountable, plural Williamsons)

  1. An Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
    • 2022 August 14, “Lessons in love”, in The Sunday People‎[1]:
      Millennials and Gen Zedders’ approach to romance can teach later-life singletons a thing or two about new relationships, according to dating agent Anna Williamson.
  2. An Irish surname originating as a patronymic, an adopted anglicization of Mac Uilliam (McWilliam)
  3. A locale in the United States:
    1. A census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona.
    2. A minor city in Pike County, Georgia; named for early settler Isaac Henry Williamson.
    3. A village in Madison County, Illinois; named for landowners John and Matthew Williamson.
    4. A minor city in Lucas County, Iowa; named for founder George E. Williamson.
    5. A town, hamlet, and census-designated place in Wayne County, New York; named for landowner Charles Williamson.
    6. A city, the county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia; named for landowner Wallace J. Williamson.

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