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Surname meaningWilliams
“Son of William”
OriginEnglish / Welsh
TypePatronymic
First letterW
Where the name Williams comes from
Williams is a surname of English / Welsh origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “son of william.” William means resolute protector.
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