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
Living On Own Means 1,663
General Labourer 1,449
General Servant Domestic 901
Cotton Weaver 894
Dress Maker 816
Farmer 778
Scholar 701
Coal Miner Hewer 642
Domestic Servant 522
Cook Domestic 444
Housemaid Domestic 328
Agricultural Labourer 313
Charwoman 287
Laundress Wash 284
Servant Domestic 265
Dock Labourer 262
Dressmaker 260
Carpenter 248
Tailor 245
Blacksmith 233
Bricklayer 226
House Keeper Domestic 223
School 212
Tailoress 211
House Painter 204

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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