Williamson
/ˈwɪl.jəm.sən/
Williamson proper noun: an Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
Proper noun
Williamson (countable and uncountable, plural Williamsons)
- An Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
- 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.2022 August 14, “Lessons in love”, in The Sunday People
- An Irish surname originating as a patronymic, an adopted anglicization of Mac Uilliam (McWilliam)
- A census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- A minor city in Pike County, Georgia; named for early settler Isaac Henry Williamson.
- A village in Madison County, Illinois; named for landowners John and Matthew Williamson.
- A minor city in Lucas County, Iowa; named for founder George E. Williamson.
- A town, hamlet, and census-designated place in Wayne County, New York; named for landowner Charles Williamson.
- A city, the county seat of Mingo County, West Virginia; named for landowner Wallace J. Williamson.
Forms of Williamson
| plural | Williamsons |
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Origin of Williamson
From William + -son.
Words formed from Williamson
- Williamson County
- Williamsonian
Questions about Williamson
- What does Williamson mean?
- Williamson means an Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
- What part of speech is Williamson?
- Williamson is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Williamson?
- Williamson is pronounced /ˈwɪl.jəm.sən/.
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