Williams Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Williams Name Meaning: Was first recorded in medieval England. It is derived from the French name Guillemin (William) and is made up of Germanic meanings; will - desire; helm - protection.

First recorded in Oxfordshire in 1279.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Williams Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Williams family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 7,276
Agricultural Labourer 6,958
Farmer 3,675
Independent 3,472
Labourer 2,986
Male Servant 2,648
Shoe Maker 1,075
Collier 989
Miner 934
Carpenter 741
Tailor 681
Mason 592
Pauper 550
Dress Maker 428
Joiner 411
Blacksmith 373
Mariner 332
Servant 318
Smith 307
Quarry Man 303
Publican 281
Copper Miner 275
Gardener 268
Butcher 265
Weaver 265

Williams Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Williams 100% 1,611,436
2 Willams 88% 1,943
3 Wiliams 88% 1,314
4 Willimas 75% 1,246
5 Woollams 63% 946
6 Willaims 75% 635
7 Willims 88% 435
8 Williames 89% 303
9 Woolliams 78% 196
10 Wiilliams 89% 136
11 Wlliams 88% 121
12 Welliams 88% 107

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