Watson (surname)

Watson
Pronunciation/ˈwɒtsən/
LanguageEnglish, Scots
Origin
LanguageMiddle English
Word/name'son of Wat or Watt'
Meaningshort form of Walter
Other names
Variant formsWatts, Wattis

Watson is a patronymic surname. In 2015, Watson was the 46th most common surname in England and the 19th most common in Scotland. See also Clan Watson.

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