Williams (surname)
Surname
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Williams is a surname of English origin derived from the personal name William and the genitive ending -s.[2] It is also common in Wales, where it represents an anglicization of the Welsh patronymic ap Gwilym.[3]
Pronunciation/ˈwɪljəmz/, /ˈwɪliəmz/
Meaning"William's son"
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɪljəmz/, /ˈwɪliəmz/ |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "William's son" |
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Williams is the second most common surname in New Zealand, the third most common in Wales and the United States, and the fourth most common in Australia.[1][4]