This ancient Anglo-Saxon surname derives from "Wat", the diminutive form of "Walter". "Walter" is an Old German language given name meaning "mighty army". The proud and noble English surname of Watson is first found amidst the ancient records of the county of Rutland, where they were the Lords of the Manor of Rockingham.
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The surname Watson is English/Norman/Germanic meaning 'son of Walter.
Watson means "son of Walter", which means "ruler of the army".
Watson is an old German name which means mighty army.
Watson is mostly a Scottish and Northern English surname. It is derived from the name Watt which was a common Middle English first name and a shortened version of the name Walter.
Yes. Watson is a patronymic surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "son of Walter".
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Watson is a Scottish and Northern English name meaning son of Wat.
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