Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English

Meaning & History

From a diminutive of the given name William.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesWillems, Willemse, Willemsen, Wilms(Dutch) Guillaume, Guillot(French) Vilhjálmsson(Icelandic) Fitzwilliam, Mac Uileagóid, McElligott(Irish) Lemmi(Italian) MacWilliam, McWilliam(Scottish)

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Entry updated June 1, 2011