Wilson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Wilson Name Meaning: Originates from England, Scotland and Ireland meaning 'Son of Wil' (William).

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wilson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wilson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 11,114
Agricultural Labourer 1,951
House Servant 896
Coal Miner 782
Labourer 773
Dress Maker 669
House Keeper 520
Servant 470
Carter 398
Cotton Weaver 380
General Servant 340
Laundress 318
Tailor 285
Shoe Maker 280
Blacksmith 264
Joiner 239
Carpenter 226
House Maid 218
Domestic Servant 212
Stone Mason 194
Wife Of Above 194
Cook 186
Farm Servant 182
Farmer 179
Gardener 172

Wilson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wilson 100% 744,792
2 Willson 86% 25,983
3 Walson 83% 18,958
4 Welson 83% 8,937
5 Wilosn 67% 260
6 Wolson 83% 250
7 Whilson 86% 198
8 Woolson 71% 193
9 Wlson 83% 182
10 Wilsen 83% 158

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The surname Wilson is the most popular version of all its varients

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