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Definition of williamson

williamson

/ˈwɪljəmsən/
Wil · liam · son
Plural:Williamsons
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williamson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common patronymic English and Scottish surname.

Example

"Mr. Williamson was appointed as the new head of the historical society."

2

American The name of several administrative counties in the United States, most notably located in Texas, Tennessee, and Illinois.

Example

"The housing market in Williamson County, Texas, has expanded rapidly over the last decade."

Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily encountered as a surname, though frequently used in the names of North American geographic divisions, businesses, and scientific concepts (such as the Williamson ether synthesis in chemistry).

• Nearby Words

william
williams
williamsburg
williamson
williamsport
williamstown
willies

Word Origin & Etymology

A patronymic surname originating in England and Scotland during the Middle Ages, literally meaning 'son of William'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Williamson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/williamson
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