Origin and Distribution: Williams is a patronymic surname derived from the given name William, with the genitive ending “-s.” It is of English origin and is also common in Wales, where it represents an anglicization of the Welsh patronymic “ap Gwilym.” The surname is widespread, ranking as the second most common surname in New Zealand, the third most common in Wales and the United States, and the fourth most common in Australia. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_%28surname%29?utm_source=openai))
Meaning: The surname Williams means “William’s son,” indicating descent from an ancestor named William. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_%28surname%29?utm_source=openai))
Famous People: Notable individuals with the surname Williams include Sir William Williams (1634–1700), a Welsh judge and politician; Thomas Lanier “Tennessee” Williams (1911–1983), an American playwright; and Robin Williams (1951–2014), an American actor and comedian. ([britishsurnames.uk](https://www.britishsurnames.uk/surname/williams?utm_source=openai))
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