Does it orginates from Scotland, I think it does!
2007-12-19 00:31:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
England
2007-12-19 00:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition: Son of Will, a nickname for William.
Surname Origin: English, Scottish
Alternate Surname Spellings: WILLSON, WILSONE
2007-12-19 00:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meaning of the name Wilson is Son Of William
The origin of the name Wilson is English
2007-12-19 00:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See the links below, one from the British College of Arms and the other from the most prestigious genealogical organization in the U.S., The National Genealogical Society.
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.htm
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerpsst.cfm
The same surname can come from more than one national origin. Williams, Wilson, Williamson etc just means son of William.
The only way a person can really know their heritage is to trace their ancestry, not their name.
2007-12-20 02:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by Shirley T 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The NAME Wilson can come from many locations, not just Scotland. If you are just looking for where the name itself originates, there are (as you see) different sources.
If you are wondering about your family history, you need to zero in on a person and where he/she came from. If Wilson is your last name... your ancestry is not 'just' Wilson, but each of your ancestors will have a different last name (and different heritage).
2007-12-19 08:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by wendy c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name Wilson originates from Berwickshire, Scotland,
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=&s=Wilson
2007-12-19 09:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No - the surname Wilson originated with the Pygmies of the Western Congo Basin, from a surname which was derived either from wils "eat me" or on "to eat penis as delicacy".
2007-12-19 00:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Britain
2007-12-19 00:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by Sun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilson
Usage: English, Scottish
Means "son of Will", Will being a short form of William.
2007-12-19 00:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by lladnylnavillus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
England, Scotland.
It means "Son of William"
2007-12-19 00:37:25 · answer #10 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋