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First Name
6k
in the U.S.
since 1880
6k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
1.6m
in the U.S.
in 2010
1.6m
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Williams mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Williams
User Submitted Origins
English
61%
Welsh
34%
French
3%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Williams means "White Hills" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Williams is of English origin and means "From the White Hills".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Williams is of French origin and means "Warrior".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States playwright (1911-1983)
- English clergyman and colonist who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism; he founded Providence in 1636 and obtained a royal charter for Rhode Island in 1663 (1603-1683)
- United States baseball player noted as a hitter (1918-2002)
- United States poet (1883-1963)
- English philosopher credited with reviving the field of moral philosophy (1929-2003)
- United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
Wiktionary
- A surname.
- An English patronymic surname of common usage in Wales and England.
- An Irish patronymic surname, an adopted anglicization of Mac Uilliam (McWilliam)
- A placename.
- A place in the United States.
- A city in Arizona; named for frontiersman Old Bill Williams.
- A city in Colusa County, California; named for early resident W. H. Williams.
- A city in Iowa.
- A city in Minnesota; named for early settlers William Mason and George Williams.
- A town in South Carolina.
- A census-designated place in Lawrence County, Indiana; named for postmaster Byrd E. Williams.
- A census-designated place in Oregon; named for nearby Williams Creek, itself for Army Captain Robert Williams.
- An unincorporated community in Modoc County, California.
- An unincorporated community in Adams County, Indiana.
- A ghost town in Nebraska; named for the founders' son, William.
- A river in Oregon.
- A river in Vermont; named for Puritan minister John Williams.
- A river in West Virginia.
- A place in Australia.
- A town in Western Australia; named for the nearby Williams River.
- A river in New South Wales.
- A river in Western Australia; probably named for William IV of the United Kingdom.
- A place in the United States.
- plural of William (a set of people with the given name "William")
Williams was also found in the following language(s): French and Hungarian
Notable Persons Named Williams
Notable Persons Named Williams
Williams G. Anderson
Williams was born on December 12th, 1927 in Americus, Georgia.
Williams
Williams was born on February 6th, 1951. She passed away on April 18th, 2013.
Williams Grove Speedway
Williams Reyes
Williams Reyes is a soccer player for the C.D. Águila, Deportes Savio, C.D. Dragón, C.D. FAS, A.D. Isidro Metapán, C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo, and El Salvador national football team. Williams was born on October 30th, 1976 in La Ceiba.
Williams Carter Wickham
Williams Carter Wickham was a Member of the Confederate States House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district, Member of the Virginia Senate, for Hanover, Henrico, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Hanover County, Member of theConfederate States House of Representa. His most notable accomplishments were from 1883 to 1888. His military service ended in 1864. Williams was born Williams Carter Wickham on September 21st, 1820 in Richmond, Virginia. He breathed his last breath on July 23rd, 1888.
Williams Pérez
Williams Pérez is a baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. Williams was born on May 21st, 1991 in Acarigua.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Williams
Notable Persons With the Last Name Williams
Robin Williams
Robin Williams was an actor and comedian. His career lasted from 1976 to 2014. Robin was given the name Robin McLaurin Williams on July 21st, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He breathed his last breath on August 11th, 2014.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is a tennis player. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1995 to present. Serena was born on September 26th, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams is a pop rock, soft rock, dance music, and britpop musician. He has had major accomplishments since 1990. Robbie was given the name Robert Peter Williams on February 13th, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams is a hip hop music, contemporary r&b, and funk musician. He has been prominent since 1992. Pharrell was given the name Pharrell Lanscilo Williams on April 5th, 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams is an actress. She was most prominent from 2011 to present. Maisie was given the name Margaret Constance Williams on April 15th, 1997 in Bristol, England.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams is an actress. She was most prominent from 1993 to present. Michelle was given the name Michelle Ingrid Williams on September 9th, 1980 in Kalispell, Montana U.S.
- Jesse WilliamsActor
- Ashley WilliamsSoccer Player
- John WilliamsComposer
- Venus WilliamsTennis Player
- Allison WilliamsActress
- David Walliams
- Hank WilliamsSinger-songwriter
- Michael K. WilliamsActor
- Tennessee Williams
- Hayley WilliamsMusician
- Deron WilliamsBasketball Player
- Keith DavidActor
- BirdmanMusician
- Brian Williams
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Williams | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 45.75% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 47.68% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.82% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.81% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.49% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Williams
People with the last name Williams are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Williams
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