The surname Wilson is prevalent in English, Scottish, and Northern Irish regions, with its roots in the English-speaking world. It originates from a patronymic form of the medieval name Will, which itself is derived from Old Norse or Germanic elements. The element "wil" signifies "desire," and it is commonly associated with the name William, which combines "wil" with "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." Historical records show the surname appearing as Willeson in England in 1324 and as Wulson in Scotland in 1405.
Wilson ranks #14 in the U.S. Census, making it one of the most popular surnames in the country. Over 801882 individuals bear this last name — roughly 272 for every 100,000 people.
Our database contains over 1106549 people with the last name Wilson. This surname is most commonly found in Texas, Florida, California. We have over 445 unique first names combined with the last name Wilson in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, Robert, John.
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